Shark

Unisex

Meaning

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ʃɑːk/

Traits associated with the name Shark:

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

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

It could suggest that you have an adventurous spirit and a love of the ocean. It could also suggest that you have a strong, protective nature.

Is Shark a good dog name?

Shark is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Shark 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shark was, in the past month, the 4617th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Shark 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, Shark was viewed 57 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shark is most adored in Delaware, Florida and Nebraska.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Shark is found in these categories:

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dada (Mazovia, Poland)
Shark is the best dog name ever. It is best suited for fluffy Samoyeds 🦈🦈
April 11, 2024

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