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Southpaw

Unisex

Meaning

a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

Origin

American

Pronunciation

/saʊθpɔː/

Traits associated with the name Southpaw:

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

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with names. It could also suggest that you are a fan of baseball, as the term "southpaw" is often used to refer to a left-handed pitcher.

Is Southpaw a good dog name?

Southpaw has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Southpaw 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

2,929

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

3,679

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Southpaw was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Southpaw 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, Southpaw was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Southpaw is most adored in Nebraska, Oregon and Kentucky.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Florida, Michigan and South Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Southpaw is found in these categories:

sporty

Southpaw refers to a left-handed pitcher in baseball, associating the name with sports.

Dog names like Southpaw:

Striker

someone who hits

Screwball

a whimsically eccentric person

Shortstop

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base

Slider

a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction

Slugger

a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches

Sweeper

a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet

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