Mungo

Male

Meaning

"Beloved Friend" (or "Beloved One")

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌŋɡoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Mungo:

Dogs named Mungo tend to be loving, industrious, resilient, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Mungo suggests that you have a unique sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unusual names.

Is Mungo a good dog name?

Mungo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Mungo 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mungo was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Mungo 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, Mungo was viewed 71 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mungo is most adored in New York, Ohio and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mungo:

  1. Dalmatian

Famous dogs named Mungo:

  • television icon A dog named Mungo featured in the television show Mary, Mungo and Midge.

Mungo is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Associated with Saint Kentigern, patron saint of Glasgow, Scotland.

Dog names like Mungo:

From The Sea Town
Son of Hugh/Gaelic.
Brave, loyal, protector.
Scottish clan surname.
"Son of fire"
Mighty protector/protector of strength
Mungo dog name meaning

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