Tater

Unisex

Meaning

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

Origin

American

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪtər/

Traits associated with the name Tater:

Dogs named Tater tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and fun names.

Is Tater a good dog name?

Tater has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Tater 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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896
New York City Dog Name Database
1,757
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tater was, in the past month, the 492nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Tater 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, Tater was viewed 70 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tater is most adored in South Dakota, Wisconsin and Connecticut.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, Illinois and Michigan.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Tater:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. English Bulldog
  4. Beagle
  5. Pug

Tater is found in these categories:

sporty dog names
sporty

The name suggests energy and playfulness, often associated with active, athletic dogs.

funny dog names
funny

Plays on the humorous association between dogs and potatoes.

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Tater dog name meaning

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Unknown_toad (South Carolina, United States)
I have a boxer puppy and her coat is black and brown and her name is Tater. Personally I think it fits her quite well
November 21, 2022

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