Lav
Meaning
Lovely and vibrant.
Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
/lɑːv/
Traits associated with the name Lav:
Dogs named Lav tend to be loving, affectionate, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Lav?
That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Lav is an uncommon name for a dog, so it suggests that you like to stand out and express yourself in unique ways.
Is Lav a good dog name?
Lav is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Lav 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

Lav is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Lav was, in the past month, the 6471st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Lav is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Lav was viewed 20 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Lav's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Lav is most adored in Florida, California and Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, New Jersey and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lav.
Lav is found in these categories:
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Derived from "Lavender", it's popular for pooches with purple-ish coats.
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