Lionel

Male

Meaning

Little Lion

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/laɪˈoʊnl/

Traits associated with the name Lionel:

Dogs named Lionel tend to be loving, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor, and that you likely have a strong connection to your pet.

Is Lionel a good dog name?

Lionel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Lionel 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

4,600
PupNames logo
2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lionel was, in the past month, the 6942nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lionel 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, Lionel was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lionel is most adored in District of Columbia, North Carolina and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Virginia and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Lionel:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Pug
  5. Labrador Retriever

Lionel is found in these categories:

hipster dog names
hipster

Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and Lionel Richie's timeless cool.

Dog names like Lionel:

Bold leader
Dear One
Brave As A Lion
King
Joined In Harmony
Famed Warrior
Lionel dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of Lionel as a dog name!