Custer

Male

Meaning

General Custer is most famously known for his last battle, the Battle of Little Bighorn, but before that he was a hero in the Civil War.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌstər/

Traits associated with the name Custer:

Dogs named Custer tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Custer suggests that you have an appreciation for history and a fondness for the bravery and courage of General George Armstrong Custer.

Is Custer a good dog name?

Custer has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Custer 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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2,998
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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Custer was, in the past month, the 4840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Custer 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, Custer was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Custer is most adored in District of Columbia, Texas and Georgia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Custer is found in these categories:

military dog names
military

Named after General George Armstrong, famous for his role in American Civil War.

Dog names like Custer:

Son Of Carr
Ruddy warrior
a great hero
Better; a military rank
Soldier, or merciful
Famous Wolf
Custer dog name meaning

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