Glacier

Unisex

Meaning

a slowly moving mass of ice

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈɡleɪʃər/

Traits associated with the name Glacier:

Dogs named Glacier tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. You may also have a fondness for the beauty and power of glaciers.

Is Glacier a good dog name?

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

4,116
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,520
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Glacier was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Glacier 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, Glacier was viewed 55 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Glacier is most adored in Rhode Island, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Glacier:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Chinese Shar-Pei
  3. Siberian Husky
  4. Alaskan Malamute
  5. Samoyed

Glacier is found in these categories:

nature dog names
nature

This name reflects vast, icy landscapes, evoking images of the outdoors and wilderness.

white dog names
white

Glaciers are big, icy, and bright, just like these fluffy pups!

winter dog names
winter

Glaciers are associated with cold, icy conditions often seen during snowy seasons.

Dog names like Glacier:

Geo
Farmer Or Location
From The Grove
Alligator.
a spring that discharges hot water and steam
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
Breath, soul, spirit, being
Glacier dog name meaning

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Chris Walker (Wisconsin, United States)
My male dog is named Glacier!
January 14, 2023

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