Argyle

Male

Meaning

From Argyll, Scotland

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːɡaɪl/

Traits associated with the name Argyle:

Dogs named Argyle tend to be loving, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Argyle?

That you have a sense of style and a good sense of humor. Argyle is a classic pattern that is often associated with preppy fashion, and it's also a funny name for a dog.

Is Argyle a good dog name?

Argyle has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Argyle isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,349
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Argyle is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Argyle was, in the past month, the 2881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Argyle is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Argyle was viewed 57 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Argyle's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Argyle is most adored in Minnesota, Indiana and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Argyle.

Most popular breeds named Argyle:

  1. Shetland Sheepdog
  2. Tibetan Terrier
  3. West Highland White Terrier
  4. Poodle
  5. Chihuahua

Argyle is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

A pattern from Scottish tartans, also a historic county.

Dog names like Argyle:

Genuine, bold or brave
Noble, protector, defender.
Spanish for handsome
Expert, capable
Noble and bright
Noble and ready
Argyle dog name meaning

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My Westie puppy is going to be called Argyle I think it’s a beautiful name as I’m Irish and my Dad is scotch Irish (South Australia, Australia)
Just love the name rolls of your tongue , mysterious , different , and very Celtic
March 16, 2022

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