Flea

Unisex

Meaning

any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/fliː/

Traits associated with the name Flea:

Dogs named Flea tend to be brave, loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Flea suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for animals and enjoy spending time outdoors.

Is Flea a good dog name?

Flea is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Flea 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

3,885
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
1,201
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Flea was, in the past month, the 2161st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Flea 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, Flea was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Flea is most adored in Louisiana, Tennessee and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Colorado.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Flea:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Bichon Frise

Flea is found in these categories:

unique dog names
unique

Naming your pup after a pesky parasite is certainly unconventional!

Dog names like Flea:

extremely pleasing
Boston baseball stadium.
Free spirit/explorer/adventurer.
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
Fly like a bird.
a stroke of luck
Flea dog name meaning

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