Temperance

Female

Meaning

A character from the sleuth hit, Bones

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛmpərəns/

Traits associated with the name Temperance:

Dogs named Temperance tend to be loving, industrious, loyal, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Temperance suggests that you value self-control and moderation. You likely have a strong sense of discipline and are able to stay focused on your goals.

Is Temperance a good dog name?

Temperance has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Temperance 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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Temperance is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Temperance was, in the past month, the 820th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

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

Popularity: United States

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

Temperance is most adored in Utah, Minnesota and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, West Virginia and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Temperance is found in these categories:

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Dogs named Temperance show restraint, even when sniffing out new adventures!

Dog names like Temperance:

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Temperance dog name meaning

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