General

General has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. General 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

General was, in the past month, the 2582nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, General is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, General was viewed 16 times, and liked 0 times.

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

General is most adored in Idaho, Texas and North Carolina.

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

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

Most popular breeds named General:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Boxer
4. Rottweiler
5. Cocker Spaniel

General is found in these categories:

british

Used in military ranks and to describe broad, unspecified topics.

tough

Commands respect, exudes authority, and embodies fearless leadership.