Frankenstein

Male

Meaning

From the surname Frankenstein, used by Mary Shelley in her 1818 novel of the same name for the scientist Victor Frankenstein. The monster that Frankenstein created, which has no name in the novel, is sometimes called Frankenstein in modern speech, as if it were his given name.

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈfraŋkənˌstaɪn/

Traits associated with the name Frankenstein:

Dogs named Frankenstein tend to be loving, affectionate, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet names. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for classic literature.

Is Frankenstein a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Frankenstein was, in the past month, the 4481st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Frankenstein 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, Frankenstein was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Frankenstein is most adored in Maryland, California and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Frankenstein is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

The name is derived from a classic horror novel featuring a monstrous creature.

spooky dog names
spooky

The name originates from a classic horror novel featuring a terrifying, man-made monster.

Dog names like Frankenstein:

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Means "bringing light", derived from Latin lux "light" and ferre "to bring". In Latin this name originally referred to the morning star, Venus, but later became associated with the chief angel who rebelled against God's rule in heaven (see Isaiah 14:12). In later literature, such as the Divine Comedy (1321) by Dante and Paradise Lost (1667) by John Milton, Lucifer became associated with Satan himself.
Horror cosmic mystery.
Frankenstein dog name meaning

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