Flounder

Male

Meaning

walk with great difficulty

Origin

Norse

Pronunciation

/ˈflaʊndər/

Traits associated with the name Flounder:

Dogs named Flounder tend to be loving, affectionate, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It also suggests that you have an affinity for aquatic creatures.

Is Flounder a good dog name?

Flounder has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Flounder 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

7,061
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Flounder was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

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

Popularity: United States

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

Flounder is most adored in Oklahoma, Georgia and New York.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Flounder:

  1. Rat Terrier
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Pug

Flounder is found in these categories:

disney dog names
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He's Ariel's loyal fish friend in "The Little Mermaid" movie.

Dog names like Flounder:

Superior
Lucky, fortunate
Fisherman
Dweller near the woods
Politician.
Peaceful ruler; diminutive of Frederick.
Flounder dog name meaning

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think flounder is a good name for a dog who is cute as flounder from the little mermaid, which is one of my favorite Disney movies.
March 14, 2024

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