Shug

Male

Meaning

Loving, sweetheart, dear.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ʃʌɡ/

Traits associated with the name Shug:

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

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

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

Is Shug a good dog name?

Shug is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Shug 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,757
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shug was, in the past month, the 4064th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Shug 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, Shug was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shug is most adored in Alabama, District of Columbia and Michigan.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shug:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. English Bulldog
  4. American Staffordshire Terrier
  5. Dachshund

Shug is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Shug is a Scottish nickname for Hugh.

Dog names like Shug:

Person From Scotland
God Is Gracious
To fly
Sim
Short for Simon/Simeon.
As in sargent.
walk stealthily
Shug dog name meaning

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