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Lovecraft

Male

Meaning

Horror cosmic mystery.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌvkræft/

Traits associated with the name Lovecraft:

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

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the works of horror writer H.P. Lovecraft and his unique style of writing. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name.

Is Lovecraft a good dog name?

Lovecraft has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Lovecraft 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

5,285

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lovecraft was, in the past month, the 4481st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lovecraft 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, Lovecraft was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lovecraft is most adored in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Lovecraft is found in these categories:

gothic

He's a famous horror writer, inspiring a dark, mysterious vibe suitable for dogs.

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