Cougar

Cougar has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Cougar isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Cougar was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Cougar 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, Cougar was viewed 38 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Cougar is most adored in Washington, Colorado and North Carolina.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Cougar:

1. German Shepherd
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Chihuahua
5. Australian Cattle Dog

Cougar is found in these categories:

nature

Cougar refers to a wild animal, making the name inspired by wildlife.

military

Associations with strength, agility, and stealth often found in combat roles inspire this canine moniker.