Melvin

Male

Meaning

Gentle Lord

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛlvɪn/

Traits associated with the name Melvin:

Dogs named Melvin tend to be loving, strong-willed, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Melvin suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names. It also suggests that you are a creative and imaginative person.

Is Melvin a good dog name?

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

4,934
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,670
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of November 2024, Melvin 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, Melvin was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Melvin is most adored in Indiana, Illinois and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Melvin:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Dachshund
  3. Korean Jindo
  4. German Shepherd
  5. Rottweiler

Melvin is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Commonly used in Britain, derived from Old English elements.

Dog names like Melvin:

Who Is Like God?
Soldier, or merciful
Mountain belonging to the ruler
Descendant of a sea warrior
From The Mill Town
Man of peace
Melvin dog name meaning

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(Victoria, Australia)
I love the name Melvin my dogs name is Melvin!
May 01, 2023

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