Bastille

Male

Meaning

a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/bæstiːl/

Traits associated with the name Bastille:

Dogs named Bastille tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for history and culture, and that you may have a creative and unique approach to naming things.

Is Bastille a good dog name?

Bastille 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. Bastille 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

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bastille was, in the past month, the 3769th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bastille 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, Bastille was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bastille is most adored in Maryland, California and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Bastille is found in these categories:

french dog names
french

A famous prison in Paris, symbol of French Revolution.

Dog names like Bastille:

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
Handsome
Son Of Consolation
French for beautiful and handsome friend
Dweller near the wood fort
A Swiss physicist and mathematician.
Bastille dog name meaning

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