Potato

Unisex

Meaning

annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Potato:

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

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

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

Is Potato a good dog name?

Potato has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Potato 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

1,094
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792
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Potato was, in the past month, the 1022nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Potato 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, Potato was viewed 65 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Potato is most adored in Utah, District of Columbia and Minnesota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Potato:

  1. Korean Jindo
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Pug
  5. Chow Chow

Potato is found in these categories:

unique dog names
unique

Uncommonly chosen, this spud-inspired moniker defies traditional canine nomenclature norms.

brown dog names
brown

Potatoes are earthy, round, and cuddly, just like these adorable pups!

Dog names like Potato:

nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel
Seed-bearing cone.
Electric mouse Pokémon.
Lost
Lovely little one.
Roman household spirits of the pantry
Potato dog name meaning

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jazzlynn (Texas, United States)
My dog is called stalle but i call her potato because she is a pug and i think potato is a good name
January 05, 2024

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