Sable

Sable has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sable isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Sable is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Sable was, in the past month, the 372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Sable 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, Sable was viewed 84 times, and liked 3 times.

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

Sable is most adored in Alabama, Washington and Louisiana.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Sable:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Rottweiler
4. Pomeranian
5. American Pitbull Terrier

Sable is found in these categories:

guard

This moniker references a dark, protective fur coat in nature.

badass

Evokes images of a sleek, powerful creature with a mysterious, untamed spirit.

animal

This moniker references a dark-furred mammal, adding a wild twist!

black

Sable means dark, perfect for pooches with midnight fur!

unique

Uncommonly used, it references a luxurious fur and Marvel's Silver Sable.

brown

Sable means dark, sleek fur, perfect for chocolate-colored pups!

big

Sable means dark, strong and mysterious - perfect for a hefty hound!

british

Associated with a dark fur color in heraldry and literature.