Rudolph

Male

Meaning

Famous Wolf

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈruːdɒlf/

Traits associated with the name Rudolph:

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

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

It suggests that you have a fondness for the holiday season and a sense of humor.

Is Rudolph a good dog name?

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

3,053
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rudolph was, in the past month, the 5946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Rudolph 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, Rudolph was viewed 74 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Rudolph is most adored in Washington, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Colorado and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Rudolph:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Boxer
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Poodle
  5. Labrador Retriever

Rudolph is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popularized in yesteryears, this moniker harks back to vintage Christmas tales.

winter dog names
winter

This name is associated with a famous reindeer from a popular holiday story.

Dog names like Rudolph:

Sandwich
Shield Wolf
Wise protector.
Brave Ruler
Bright Fame
Bright Fame
Rudolph dog name meaning

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