Gaston

Male

Meaning

From Gascony, France

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ɡɑstɒn/

Traits associated with the name Gaston:

Dogs named Gaston tend to be loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Gaston suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic literature. Gaston is a character from the classic novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo.

Is Gaston a good dog name?

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

2,247
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
1,804
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of December 2024, Gaston 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, Gaston was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gaston is most adored in Nevada, Massachusetts and Oklahoma.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Gaston:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Poodle
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. English Springer Spaniel

Gaston is found in these categories:

french dog names
french

Popular French masculine name, often used in literature and media.

disney dog names
disney

He's named after a charismatic, albeit villainous, Beauty and the Beast character.

Dog names like Gaston:

boy
Spear carrier
From Gordon, Scotland
Descendant of the noble or illustrious one
Gus
Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
Rules With Spear
Gaston dog name meaning

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think Gaston reminds me of the villain Gaston from the movie beauty and the beast
July 12, 2024

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