Plaid
Meaning
a cloth having a crisscross design
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/plɛd/
Traits associated with the name Plaid:
Dogs named Plaid tend to be loving, industrious, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Plaid?
That you have a unique sense of style and a creative eye for detail.
Is Plaid a good dog name?
Plaid is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Plaid 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

Plaid is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Plaid was, in the past month, the 4080th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Plaid is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Plaid was viewed 12 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Plaid's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Plaid is most adored in Missouri, Texas and Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, Oregon and Iowa.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Plaid.
Plaid is found in these categories:
scottish
A patterned wool cloth worn in traditional Scottish attire.
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