Gandalf

Gandalf has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gandalf isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Gandalf was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gandalf 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, Gandalf was viewed 66 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Gandalf is most adored in Massachusetts, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Gandalf:

1. Bichon Frise
2. Rhodesian Ridgeback
3. Dachshund
4. Poodle
5. Labrador Retriever

Gandalf is found in these categories:

grumpy

He's wise, stern, and has a bark as commanding as his staff.

mythical

The name originates from a wizard character in the popular fantasy series "Lord of the Rings".