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Poltergeist

Male

Meaning

a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒltəɡaɪst/

Traits associated with the name Poltergeist:

Dogs named Poltergeist tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you may have an interest in the supernatural or horror genres.

Is Poltergeist a good dog name?

Poltergeist has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Poltergeist 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

5,682

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Poltergeist was, in the past month, the 6459th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Poltergeist 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, Poltergeist was viewed 38 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Poltergeist is most adored in Georgia, Indiana and Washington.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Poltergeist is found in these categories:

gothic

This name reflects elements of horror, supernatural occurrences, and dark, eerie atmospheres.

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