Projectile
Meaning
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/prəˈdʒɛktəl/
Traits associated with the name Projectile:
Dogs named Projectile tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Projectile?
It suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you may have an interest in science or technology.
Is Projectile a good dog name?
Projectile 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. Projectile 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
Projectile is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Projectile was, in the past month, the 5078th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Projectile 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, Projectile was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Projectile's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Projectile is most adored in Washington, District of Columbia and Texas.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Arizona and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Projectile.
Projectile is found in these categories:
police
Law enforcement often uses terms related to firearms and force, which includes "projectile".
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