Santa

Male

Meaning

As in Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas.

Origin

Dutch

Pronunciation

/ˈsæntə/

Traits associated with the name Santa:

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

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique and fun name. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the holiday season.

Is Santa a good dog name?

Santa 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. Santa 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

2,004
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Santa was, in the past month, the 2150th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Santa 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, Santa was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Santa is most adored in Pennsylvania, Washington and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Santa is found in these categories:

white dog names
white

He's jolly, fluffy, and brings joy just like Christmas snow!

winter dog names
winter

He's associated with Christmas, a holiday celebrated during the coldest season.

Dog names like Santa:

Soap maker or soap merchant.
Santa dog name meaning

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