Shine

Unisex

Meaning

Glow or emit light, the take a fancy to or a practical joke such as monkey shines.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ʃaɪn/

Alt. Spellings

Shyne

Traits associated with the name Shine:

Dogs named Shine tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Shine suggests that you are an optimistic person who values brightness and positivity.

Is Shine a good dog name?

Shine is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Shine 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

744
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,127
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shine was, in the past month, the 2432nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Shine 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, Shine was viewed 66 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shine is most adored in Tennessee, Alabama and District of Columbia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shine:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Golden Retriever
  3. Beagle
  4. Collie
  5. Australian Shepherd

Shine is found in these categories:

playful dog names
playful

The association with brightness, positivity, and energy evokes a sense of playfulness and joy.

celestial dog names
celestial

Stars twinkle, radiating a brilliant glow, much like a dog named Shine!

Dog names like Shine:

Sky
Atmosphere Seen From Earth
(printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
A famous cartoon canine sleuth
full of fighting spirit
To move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
offensively curious or inquisitive
Shine dog name meaning

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Shawn (Indiana, United States)
I named my dog Shyne and hea a boy. I believe it's a unisex name. Would thT be an accurate statement?
July 11, 2023

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