Paladin

Male

Meaning

One of the 12 knights of Charlemagne's court and a knightly champion.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈpæl.ə.dɪn/

Traits associated with the name Paladin:

Dogs named Paladin tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Paladin suggests that you have a strong appreciation for heroic characters and a sense of adventure. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and justice.

Is Paladin a good dog name?

Paladin has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Paladin 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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3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Paladin was, in the past month, the 3192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Paladin 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, Paladin was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Paladin is most adored in Mississippi, Minnesota and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Paladin is found in these categories:

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Historically, Paladins were knightly champions, protectors of kingdoms.

Dog names like Paladin:

An Italian word for patrician.
Greek word meaning imperator.
The son of zeus and the king of the gods in greek mythology.
The infamous American outlaw.
Ruler
As in sargent.
Paladin dog name meaning

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lance (New York, United States)
just named our new beagle pup paladin mostly from have gun will travel
March 31, 2024

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