Idle

Female

Meaning

Inactivity.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪdl/

Traits associated with the name Idle:

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

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

Naming your dog Idle may suggest that you value relaxation and taking time to enjoy life. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Idle a good dog name?

Idle has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Idle 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

4,342
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Idle was, in the past month, the 5531st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Idle 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, Idle was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Idle is most adored in Virginia, California and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Idle is found in these categories:

lazy dog names
lazy

Dogs named Idle love lounging around, snoozing and doing absolutely nothing!

Dog names like Idle:

Short for Isabelle.
Ida
Hardworking
Ivy
Climbing Vine Plant
Peace
Whole, Entire
Isa
Spanish for beautiful
Idle dog name meaning

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