Thunder

Unisex

Meaning

utter words loudly and forcefully

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈθʌndər/

Traits associated with the name Thunder:

Dogs named Thunder tend to be loving, loyal, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Thunder suggests that you have a bold and adventurous spirit. You may also be drawn to the power and strength of the name.

Is Thunder a good dog name?

Thunder has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Thunder 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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475
New York City Dog Name Database
287
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Thunder is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Thunder was, in the past month, the 475th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Thunder 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, Thunder was viewed 121 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Thunder is most adored in Arkansas, Louisiana and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Indiana, Virginia and Minnesota.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Thunder:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Rottweiler
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Chow Chow

Thunder is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Sky's mighty roar, often linked to gods and heavenly phenomena.

cool dog names
cool

Evokes power and strength, reminiscent of superhero monikers and epic weather phenomena.

spooky dog names
spooky

Loud noises often scare people, and thunder is associated with storms and unpredictability.

hunting dog names
hunting

Thunder implies strength, power, and speed, qualities often associated with hunting dogs.

black dog names
black

Thunder embodies their powerful presence and mysterious, stormy charm.

Dog names like Thunder:

Shade From Sun
Firebrand; son of Denis.
A ballroom dance of Latin American origin, particularly Argentina
The first letter of the greek alphabet.
The Bull
Goddess of frenzy.
Thunder dog name meaning

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Becky (Florida, United States)
This is what I said we should call our Boxer.
October 09, 2023

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