Houdini

Houdini 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. Houdini isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Houdini was, in the past month, the 1578th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Houdini 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, Houdini was viewed 103 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Houdini is most adored in Connecticut, North Carolina and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, New Hampshire and Illinois.

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

Most popular breeds named Houdini:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. German Shepherd
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Poodle

Houdini is found in these categories:

funny

Plays on famed escape artist's reputation, implying a mischievous, elusive pooch.