Grits

Male

Meaning

boiled cornmeal

Origin

American

Pronunciation

/ɡrɪts/

Traits associated with the name Grits:

Dogs named Grits tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names.

Is Grits a good dog name?

Grits is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Grits 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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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Grits was, in the past month, the 6459th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Grits 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, Grits was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Grits is most adored in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Oklahoma and Nevada.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Grits:

  1. Beagle
  2. Maltese
  3. Chihuahua

Grits is found in these categories:

food dog names
food

Southern staple often served at breakfast, evoking warm, comforting canine companionship.

Dog names like Grits:

Farmer, worker of the Earth
Water bird with a long neck; slang for a foolish person.
Gus
Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
Well born
Watcher
Watcher
Grits dog name meaning

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