Colonel

Male

Meaning

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈkɜːrnəl/

Traits associated with the name Colonel:

Dogs named Colonel tend to be loving, resilient, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Colonel suggests that you have a fondness for military titles and may have a respect for the military. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Colonel a good dog name?

Colonel has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Colonel 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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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
1,757
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Colonel was, in the past month, the 5320th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Colonel 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, Colonel was viewed 89 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Colonel is most adored in District of Columbia, New York and Florida.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Colonel is found in these categories:

country dog names
country

This title often refers to leaders in rural, southern areas, evoking a rustic charm.

Police Dog Names
police

Military ranks are often used for working dogs, reflecting their discipline and training.

Dog names like Colonel:

Son Of Jeffrey
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Victory Of The People
Head Smasher Or Yellow Hound
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case". A famous bearer of the surname was American musician Johnny Cash (1932-2003).
"Cheerful, bright spirit."
Colonel dog name meaning

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