Speckles

Unisex

Meaning

a small contrasting part of something

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛkəlz/

Traits associated with the name Speckles:

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

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. You also likely have a strong connection to your pet and enjoy giving them a special name.

Is Speckles a good dog name?

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

3,380
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
1,117
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Speckles was, in the past month, the 6146th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Speckles 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, Speckles was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Speckles is most adored in Idaho, Connecticut and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Speckles:

  1. Dalmatian
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Beagle

Speckles is found in these categories:

spotted dog names
spotted

Speckles suggests a playful pooch covered in tiny, colorful dots!

Dog names like Speckles:

offensively curious or inquisitive
laugh quietly
Raw Fish
Colorful, blotchy pattern.
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
ice cream served with a topping
Speckles dog name meaning

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Barbara (New York, United States)
Working on my 6th German shorthaired pointer all named Speckles
October 17, 2023

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