Gambit

Unisex

Meaning

A chess opener in which a pawn is sacrificed to obtain an advantage.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæmbɪt/

Traits associated with the name Gambit:

Dogs named Gambit tend to be loving, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy playful names. It may also suggest that you are a fan of comic books or superhero movies, as Gambit is a character from the X-Men series.

Is Gambit a good dog name?

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

1,017
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New York City Dog Name Database
1,712
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gambit was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gambit 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, Gambit was viewed 80 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gambit is most adored in Indiana, Oregon and West Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Idaho.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Gambit:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. American Pitbull Terrier
  3. Labrador Retriever
  4. Bulldog
  5. Beagle

Gambit is found in these categories:

nerdy dog names
nerdy

Derived from X-Men comics, suggesting a penchant for geeky interests.

sporty dog names
sporty

Gambit refers to a strategic move in games, often associated with agility and quick thinking, traits common in sporty dogs.

superhero dog names
superhero

Named after a Marvel Comics character known for heroism.

Dog names like Gambit:

Another word for gadget.
A modern term for a silly ditzy girl.
Strong in battle (in Swedish).
Gamma radiation.
any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops
Major tennis tournament.
Gambit dog name meaning

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