Ebenezer

Male

Meaning

Means "stone of help" in Hebrew. This was the name of a monument erected by Samuel in the Old Testament. Charles Dickens used it for the miserly character Ebenezer Scrooge in his novel A Christmas Carol (1843).

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ɪˈbiːnɪzər/

Traits associated with the name Ebenezer:

Dogs named Ebenezer tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Ebenezer suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Ebenezer is a character from Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name.

Is Ebenezer a good dog name?

Ebenezer has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Ebenezer 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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Ebenezer is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ebenezer was, in the past month, the 2881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ebenezer 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, Ebenezer was viewed 57 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Ebenezer is most adored in Kentucky, District of Columbia and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Ebenezer is found in these categories:

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winter

Associations with Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol" make it holiday-themed.

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Ebenezer dog name meaning

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Ebenezer (New Hampshire, United States)
My dog was born on Dec 22nd. His name is Ebenezer. We call him Ebbie. He is the best dog any human could ask for. We like being UNIQUE!
February 02, 2022

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