Salinger

Unisex

Meaning

United States writer (born 1919)

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈsælɪŋər/

Traits associated with the name Salinger:

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

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and a fondness for the works of J.D. Salinger.

Is Salinger a good dog name?

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

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Salinger was, in the past month, the 6146th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Salinger 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, Salinger was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Salinger is most adored in Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Salinger is found in these categories:

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Named after a reclusive, counter-culture author, it screams nonconformity and cool.

Dog names like Salinger:

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One of a number of spiritual practices or disciplines which lead to perfection, these being contemplation, asceticism, worship of a god and living correctly.
Great teacher; a supremely wise guide
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an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
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Salinger dog name meaning

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