Thistle

Thistle 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. Thistle isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Thistle was, in the past month, the 6035th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Thistle 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, Thistle was viewed 76 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Thistle is most adored in Wyoming, Washington and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in West Virginia, South Carolina and Virginia.

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

Most popular breeds named Thistle:

1. Shetland Sheepdog
2. Gordon Setter
3. Collie
4. West Highland White Terrier
5. Labrador Retriever

Thistle is found in these categories:

scottish

Symbolizes Scotland's national emblem, representing bravery and protection.