Herbert

Male

Meaning

Army Bright

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/hɜːrbərt/

Traits associated with the name Herbert:

Dogs named Herbert tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Herbert suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for classic names.

Is Herbert a good dog name?

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

4,970
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Herbert was, in the past month, the 4840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Herbert 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, Herbert was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Herbert is most adored in Missouri, New York and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Herbert:

  1. Pug
  2. Australian Shepherd
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. American Eskimo

Herbert is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Not directly linked to Scottish culture or language.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 19th century, Herbert's heyday has long since passed.

Dog names like Herbert:

Home ruler
Anchor, Steadfast
Army Man
Home ruler
Battle warrior
The son of Hugh
Herbert dog name meaning

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