Tesla

Unisex

Meaning

Refers to the curious scientist

Origin

Slavic

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛs.lə/

Traits associated with the name Tesla:

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

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

It suggests that you are a fan of innovation and technology, and that you admire the work of the inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla.

Is Tesla a good dog name?

Tesla has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Tesla 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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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tesla was, in the past month, the 852nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Tesla 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, Tesla was viewed 105 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tesla is most adored in Tennessee, Massachusetts and Ohio.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Tesla:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Rottweiler
  3. Australian Shepherd
  4. Doberman Pinscher
  5. American Pitbull Terrier

Tesla is found in these categories:

energetic dog names
energetic

Nikola Tesla, inventor of alternating current, symbolizes boundless energy.

curious dog names
curious

Electric energy and innovative spirit match a pup's adventurous nature.

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Reflects innovation, brilliance, and pioneering spirit of inventor Nikola Tesla.

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