Taper

Unisex

Meaning

a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪpər/

Traits associated with the name Taper:

Dogs named Taper tend to be loving, good-natured, affectionate, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor.

Is Taper a good dog name?

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

6,075
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Taper was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Taper 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, Taper was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Taper is most adored in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Taper:

  1. Labrador Retriever

Taper is found in these categories:

calm dog names
calm

Taper suggests a gentle decrease, like a chill pup's energy levels.

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Taper dog name meaning

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