Knuckles

Male

Meaning

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌklz/

Traits associated with the name Knuckles:

Dogs named Knuckles tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names.

Is Knuckles a good dog name?

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

3,371
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1,221
New York City Dog Name Database
991
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Knuckles was, in the past month, the 3192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Knuckles 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, Knuckles was viewed 93 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Knuckles is most adored in Kentucky, Oklahoma and Maryland.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Knuckles:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Boxer
  4. German Shepherd
  5. Pug

Knuckles is found in these categories:

Police Dog Names
police

Reflects toughness and resilience often associated with law enforcement canines.

badass dog names
badass

Conveys strength and toughness, evoking images of a fighter, making it a powerful choice for a dog's name.

Dog names like Knuckles:

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Knuckles dog name meaning

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Joshua (Ontario, Canada)
Excuse me only my dog is named knuckle 😡😡😡🖕
January 17, 2022

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