Shu

Unisex

Meaning

Gentle

Origin

Chinese

Pronunciation

/ʃuː/

Traits associated with the name Shu:

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

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. Shu is an unusual name for a dog, and it suggests that you have a playful and lighthearted attitude.

Is Shu a good dog name?

Shu 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. Shu 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

3,058
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shu was, in the past month, the 4268th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Shu 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, Shu was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shu is most adored in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shu:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Shih Tzu

Shu is found in these categories:

chinese dog names
chinese

Associated with Chinese mythology, representing longevity and healing.

Dog names like Shu:

Su
Son
Stingy or pointed.
Sue
Lily
Glow or emit light, the take a fancy to or a practical joke such as monkey shines.
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Elf or fairy
Shu dog name meaning

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