Crichton

Female

Meaning

Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈkraɪtən/

Traits associated with the name Crichton:

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

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

Naming your dog Crichton suggests that you are a fan of science fiction and have a creative imagination. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for the works of author Michael Crichton.

Is Crichton a good dog name?

Crichton has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Crichton 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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3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Crichton was, in the past month, the 6631st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Crichton 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, Crichton was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Crichton is most adored in Virginia, California and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Crichton:

  1. Rottweiler

Crichton is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

A Scottish surname derived from a place in Midlothian.

Dog names like Crichton:

Heart, Maiden
Pure, Joyful, Song.
Beautiful
Gaelic for "girl".
Hollow
Diminutive Form Of Christina
Crichton dog name meaning

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