Skellington

Unisex

Meaning

Skeleton King/Lord/Prince

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈskɛlɪŋtən/

Traits associated with the name Skellington:

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

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the macabre and a sense of humor. It also suggests that you are a fan of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Is Skellington a good dog name?

Skellington has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Skellington 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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New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Skellington was, in the past month, the 5111th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Skellington 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, Skellington was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Skellington is most adored in Florida, Virginia and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, North Carolina and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Skellington is found in these categories:

spooky dog names
spooky

This name is inspired by skeletons, often associated with Halloween and horror themes.

Dog names like Skellington:

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Skellington dog name meaning

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