Gopher

Unisex

Meaning

any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops

Origin

Native

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊfər/

Traits associated with the name Gopher:

Dogs named Gopher tend to be loving, hard-working, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Gopher a good dog name?

Gopher has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gopher 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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2,998
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2,520
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gopher was, in the past month, the 1446th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gopher 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, Gopher was viewed 41 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gopher is most adored in Utah, Virginia and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Gopher:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Dachshund

Gopher is found in these categories:

sporty dog names
sporty

Gophers are active and playful animals, traits often associated with sporty dogs.

Dog names like Gopher:

Strong in battle (in Swedish).
A chess opener in which a pawn is sacrificed to obtain an advantage.
Major tennis tournament.
(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
Geo
Farmer Or Location
Another word for gadget.
Gopher dog name meaning

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