Ninian

Male

Meaning

Divine, wise one.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪniən/

Traits associated with the name Ninian:

Dogs named Ninian tend to be loving, industrious, loyal, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Ninian is a name with Celtic origins, so it suggests that you have an appreciation for history and culture. It also suggests that you have a creative side and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Ninian a good dog name?

Ninian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Ninian 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
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ninian was, in the past month, the 6860th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ninian 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, Ninian was viewed 26 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Ninian is most adored in Texas, Virginia and Ohio.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Ninian is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Associated with a 5th-century Scottish saint and early Christian missionary.

Dog names like Ninian:

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
an iron with considerable loft
Gift of victory.
Murderer and robber.
Short Form Of Nicholas Or Nicodemus
Son Of Neil
Ninian dog name meaning

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