Nightmare

Unisex

Meaning

a situation resembling a terrifying dream

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪtmɛɹ/

Traits associated with the name Nightmare:

Dogs named Nightmare tend to be loving, industrious, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the darker side of life.

Is Nightmare a good dog name?

Nightmare 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. Nightmare 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'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nightmare was, in the past month, the 5745th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Nightmare 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, Nightmare was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Nightmare is most adored in Delaware, Wisconsin and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Texas and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Nightmare is found in these categories:

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Associations with fear, darkness, and terror make this canine moniker unsettling.

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