Lockjaw

Male

Meaning

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

Origin

African

Pronunciation

/lɒkdʒɔː/

Traits associated with the name Lockjaw:

Lockjaw has a strong, powerful sound to it that highlights a dog's strength of character.

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

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name. It may also suggest that you are a fan of Marvel comics, as Lockjaw is a character from the Marvel universe.

Is Lockjaw a good dog name?

Lockjaw has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Lockjaw 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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Lockjaw is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lockjaw was, in the past month, the 5320th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lockjaw 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, Lockjaw was viewed 48 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lockjaw is most adored in Washington, Oregon and Georgia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Famous dogs named Lockjaw:

  • comics icon A bulldog named Lockjaw appeared in the comic book Fantastic Four by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby.

Lockjaw is found in these categories:

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Marvel Comics' teleporting bulldog made this moniker well-known.

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