Oswald

Male

Meaning

God Rule

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈɒzwəld/

Traits associated with the name Oswald:

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

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

Naming your dog Oswald may suggest that you have an appreciation for classic names, or that you have a fondness for the name itself. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor or a quirky personality.

Is Oswald a good dog name?

Oswald has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Oswald 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

1,809
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,127
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Oswald was, in the past month, the 2881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Oswald 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, Oswald was viewed 68 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Oswald is most adored in Connecticut, Ohio and Oklahoma.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Wyoming and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Oswald:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. English Bulldog
  3. Bulldog
  4. Shetland Sheepdog
  5. Pomeranian

Oswald is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Old English, popular in Scotland during Middle Ages.

unique dog names
unique

Rarely chosen, this moniker harks back to medieval kings and cartoon rabbits.

Dog names like Oswald:

Deer Lover
God Bear
The god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination and magic in norse mythology.
Elf Army
Bear Cub
Prosperous, rich
Oswald dog name meaning

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