Lafayette
Meaning
From The Land Of The Beech Tree
Origin
French
Pronunciation
/ləˈfeɪ.ət/
Traits associated with the name Lafayette:
Dogs named Lafayette tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Lafayette?
It suggests that you have an appreciation for history and culture, and that you may have a fondness for the French Revolution.
Is Lafayette a good dog name?
Lafayette 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. Lafayette 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
Lafayette is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Lafayette was, in the past month, the 4617th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Lafayette 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, Lafayette was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Lafayette's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Lafayette is most adored in South Dakota, Colorado and Iowa.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Hampshire, Nebraska and Nevada.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lafayette.
Most popular breeds named Lafayette:
- Poodle
Famous dogs named Lafayette:
A basset hound named Lafayette played a role in the movie The Aristocats.
Lafayette is found in these categories:
french
A famous French general and key figure in the American Revolution.
disney
Named after a hound in "The Aristocats" animated film.
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