Lara

Female

Meaning

Cheerful

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈlɑːrə/

Alt. Spellings

Laura

Traits associated with the name Lara:

Dogs named Lara tend to be loving, industrious, hard-working, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for strong, independent characters. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the outdoors, as Lara is a popular name for female adventurers.

Is Lara a good dog name?

Lara 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. Lara 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

1,700
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,854
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lara was, in the past month, the 539th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lara 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, Lara was viewed 111 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lara is most adored in Arizona, District of Columbia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Michigan and Delaware.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Lara:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Italian Greyhound
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Shih Tzu

Lara is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

No connection between "Lara" and Scottish culture or language exists.

Dog names like Lara:

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Lara dog name meaning

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