Hickory

Male

Meaning

American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts

Origin

Native

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪkəri/

Traits associated with the name Hickory:

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

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

Naming your dog Hickory suggests that you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for classic, traditional names.

Is Hickory a good dog name?

Hickory has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Hickory 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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Hickory is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hickory was, in the past month, the 2291st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hickory 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, Hickory was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hickory is most adored in District of Columbia, Florida and Washington.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Hickory is found in these categories:

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Hickory trees shed their nuts during autumn, inspiring this canine moniker.

Dog names like Hickory:

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Hickory dog name meaning

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