Caledonia

Female

Meaning

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/kælɪˈdoʊniə/

Traits associated with the name Caledonia:

Dogs named Caledonia tend to be loving, industrious, affectionate, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a fondness for Scotland and its culture. The name Caledonia is derived from the Latin name for Scotland, Caledonia.

Is Caledonia a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Caledonia was, in the past month, the 6146th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Caledonia 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, Caledonia was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Caledonia is most adored in North Carolina, New York and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Illinois and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Caledonia is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Ancient Roman term for Scotland, often used in poetry and song.

Dog names like Caledonia:

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Lovely, sweet girl.
Bright, cheerful, joyful.
Clever.
Caledonia dog name meaning

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