Michael

Male

Meaning

Who Is Like God?

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/maɪkəl/

Traits associated with the name Michael:

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

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

It suggests that you have a strong affinity for the name Michael and may have a personal connection to it.

Is Michael a good dog name?

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

3,385
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711
New York City Dog Name Database
798
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Michael was, in the past month, the 1641st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Michael 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, Michael was viewed 103 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Michael is most adored in Missouri, Massachusetts and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Michael:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Pomeranian

Michael is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 90s, this moniker harks back to "Air Jordan" days.

scottish dog names
scottish

Commonly used in Scotland, derived from Hebrew for "Who is like God?"

Dog names like Michael:

Great stream
From The Sea Town
Son of Hugh/Gaelic.
From The Moor Town
Better; a military rank
One who works with stone
Michael dog name meaning

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