Vanilla

Unisex

Meaning

a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/vəˈnɪlə/

Alt. Spellings

Nilla

Traits associated with the name Vanilla:

Dogs named Vanilla tend to be loving, loyal, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

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

That you have a sweet and gentle nature, and that you appreciate the simple things in life.

Is Vanilla a good dog name?

Vanilla 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. Vanilla 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
881
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Vanilla was, in the past month, the 583rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Vanilla 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, Vanilla was viewed 54 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Vanilla is most adored in Nevada, Mississippi and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Colorado and Maine.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Vanilla:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Pomeranian
  5. Golden Retriever

Vanilla is found in these categories:

white dog names
white

Vanilla ice cream's creamy hue matches their fluffy, snowy coats perfectly!

cuddly dog names
cuddly

Sweet, soft, and comforting like a scoop of ice cream.

Dog names like Vanilla:

Vigorous, Strong
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
Valor, Health
Spicy Indian curry dish.
Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
Lazy and fluffy.
Vanilla dog name meaning

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