Kris

Male

Meaning

Short form of Kristian, Kristoffer and other names beginning with Kris.

Origin

Scandinavian

Pronunciation

/krɪs/

Traits associated with the name Kris:

Dogs named Kris tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor.

Is Kris a good dog name?

Kris is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Kris 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

5,285
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kris was, in the past month, the 3514th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Kris 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, Kris was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Kris is most adored in Washington, Texas and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, North Carolina and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Kris is found in these categories:

winter dog names
winter

Derived from Kris Kringle, a popular moniker for Santa Claus, often associated with cold, festive season.

Dog names like Kris:

Ruler
Max
Greatest
Christmas gift giver.
Short form of Nicholas.
Ancestor's Heir
Horn
Kris dog name meaning

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