Nightcrawler

Male

Meaning

Large earthworm used for fish bait

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪtkraʊlər/

Traits associated with the name Nightcrawler:

Dogs named Nightcrawler tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the unusual and a creative imagination. It also suggests that you may have an affinity for comic books or fantasy stories.

Is Nightcrawler a good dog name?

Nightcrawler has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Nightcrawler 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nightcrawler was, in the past month, the 2257th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Nightcrawler 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, Nightcrawler was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Nightcrawler is most adored in California, Georgia and Oregon.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Nightcrawler is found in these categories:

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References a comic book character, appealing to geek culture enthusiasts.

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Nightcrawler dog name meaning

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