Licorice

Unisex

Meaning

deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪkərɪs/

Traits associated with the name Licorice:

Dogs named Licorice tend to be loving, hard-working, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a sweet tooth and enjoy the unique flavor of licorice. It also suggests that you have a creative and playful side, as naming a pet something like licorice is a bit out of the ordinary.

Is Licorice a good dog name?

Licorice 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. Licorice 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

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1,221
New York City Dog Name Database
889
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Licorice was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Licorice 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, Licorice was viewed 85 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Licorice is most adored in Idaho, Oregon and Maryland.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Licorice:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Poodle

Licorice is found in these categories:

black dog names
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Licorice is sweet, dark, and a favorite treat, just like these pups!

Dog names like Licorice:

Freedom
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
Full Of Life, Energy
type genus of the Lacertidae
From The Land Of The Beech Tree
Land
Licorice dog name meaning

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