Mafalda

Female

Meaning

mighty in battle

Origin

Italian

Pronunciation

/məˈfɔːldə/

Traits associated with the name Mafalda:

Mafalda has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.

Dogs named Mafalda tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Mafalda suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and culture. Mafalda is the name of a popular comic strip character created by Argentine cartoonist Quino in the 1960s. The comic strip follows the adventures of a young girl named Mafalda and her friends as they explore the world around them.

Is Mafalda a good dog name?

Mafalda 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. Mafalda 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

3,418
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mafalda was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Mafalda 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, Mafalda was viewed 32 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mafalda is most adored in Kansas, New York and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mafalda:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. Shih Tzu

Mafalda is found in these categories:

italian dog names
italian

Popular Italian comic strip character created by Quino.

Dog names like Mafalda:

defense
little rebel
black
grace
to admire
ill-will
Mafalda dog name meaning

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