Gargoyle

Male

Meaning

an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/

Traits associated with the name Gargoyle:

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

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

Naming your dog Gargoyle suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have an appreciation for mythical creatures and the supernatural.

Is Gargoyle a good dog name?

Gargoyle has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Gargoyle 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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Gargoyle is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gargoyle was, in the past month, the 4840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gargoyle 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, Gargoyle was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gargoyle is most adored in South Carolina, Nevada and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Gargoyle is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

This name reflects dark, medieval architecture often associated with supernatural or macabre themes.

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Gargoyle dog name meaning

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Spiff (Missouri, United States)
i have a dog hes a huge silver american Akita and i want to name him gargoyle (gar for short) but im not sure may i have suggestions??
October 23, 2022

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