Neil

Male

Meaning

Refers to space explorer Neil Armstrong

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/niːl/

Traits associated with the name Neil:

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

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Neil a good dog name?

Neil is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Neil 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

3,420
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Neil was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Neil 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, Neil was viewed 71 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Neil is most adored in New York, Arizona and Washington.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Neil:

  1. Saint Bernard

Neil is found in these categories:

curious dog names
curious

Neil sounds like kneel, a command dogs learn when exploring.

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "champion" or "cloud".

Dog names like Neil:

Rest, Peace
Man From The North
Ned
Wealthy Guardian
hit hard
Neo
New
Nod
Always nodding off.
Neil dog name meaning

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Ash Roebuck (England, United Kingdom)
I’ve just got a French bulldog and called him Neil Kenneth roebuck
December 31, 2023

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