Hap
Meaning
Henry H. Arnold was a famous five-star general who was taught to fly by the Wright Brothers and became U.S. commanding general of the armed forces during World War II.
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
/hæp/
Traits associated with the name Hap:
Dogs named Hap tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Hap?
Naming your dog Hap suggests that you are an optimistic and cheerful person who likes to spread joy and happiness.
Is Hap a good dog name?
Hap is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Hap 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
Hap is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Hap was, in the past month, the 5466th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Hap 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, Hap was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Hap's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Hap is most adored in Texas, Virginia and Oregon.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, North Carolina and Illinois.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hap.
Hap is found in these categories:
military
Derived from General Hap Arnold, a prominent figure in U.S. Air Force history.
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