Detective

Detective 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. Detective 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Detective was, in the past month, the 3769th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Detective 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, Detective was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Detective is most adored in California, Arizona and Texas.

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

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

Detective is found in these categories:

police

Detectives are integral to law enforcement, often symbolizing investigative prowess and authority.