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Pistol

Unisex

Meaning

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪstəl/

Traits associated with the name Pistol:

Dogs named Pistol tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names.

Is Pistol a good dog name?

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

723

1,832

New York City Dog Name Database

1,854

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Pistol was, in the past month, the 984th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Pistol 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, Pistol was viewed 63 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Pistol is most adored in Kentucky, Arkansas and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Pistol is found in these categories:

cool

Evokes a sense of adventure and rebelliousness, reminiscent of wild west outlaws.

badass

Conveys strength, fearlessness, and a quick, sharp personality, reflecting a dog's protective and energetic nature.

gangster

Evokes imagery of notorious outlaws, echoing a tough, rebellious spirit.

police

Associations with law enforcement weaponry make it a popular choice for canine companions of officers.

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A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Phoenix

A long-lived bird in greek mythology.

Pyro

As in pyromaniac.

Harley

Woodland, clearing.

Parker

Park Keeper

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Comments (2)

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Rita (Georgia, United States)

I named my female dog Pistol, she is a 6lb Yorkie and the name fits her sassy little attitude perfectly. The original reason for the name is my dad left me his Pistol and my sister traded me his fun for the pup and I said she would be my Pistol and believe me her name suits her😊
May 17, 2023

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Vickie (Texas, United States)

I like this name a lot. I am naming my Black and Tan miniature Dachshund Pistol. This name describes him perfectly…strong-willed, loving, and brave. This name is also associated with courage, and companionship.
November 05, 2022

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