Lin

Female

Meaning

Beautiful jade

Origin

Chinese

Pronunciation

/lɪn/

Traits associated with the name Lin:

Dogs named Lin tend to be loving, affectionate, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also have a fondness for Asian culture or a special connection to the name Lin.

Is Lin a good dog name?

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

3,216
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lin was, in the past month, the 3025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lin 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, Lin was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lin is most adored in District of Columbia, Georgia and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, California and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Lin:

  1. German Shepherd

Lin is found in these categories:

chinese dog names
chinese

A common surname in China, often meaning "forest" or "fine jade".

Dog names like Lin:

Future
Lee
Plum
Dainty and delicate
La
capable
Luz
Light
To dash or fling violently.
Lin dog name meaning

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