Wells

Male

Meaning

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

Origin

English

Pronunciation

wɛlz

Traits associated with the name Wells:

Dogs named Wells tend to be loving, industrious, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. Wells is an uncommon name for a dog, and it could be seen as a humorous reference to the famous banking institution.

Is Wells a good dog name?

Wells is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Wells 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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2,425
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3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wells was, in the past month, the 1578th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Wells 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, Wells was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Wells is most adored in Illinois, Nebraska and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Tennessee and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Wells is found in these categories:

preppy dog names
preppy

Evokes elite boarding schools and East Coast Ivy League charm.

Dog names like Wells:

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Van
Short form of names containing van, such as Vance or Ivan.
From an English surname that referred to the medieval occupational of a walker, also known as a fuller. Walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool in order to clean and thicken it. The word ultimately derives from Old English wealcan "to walk".
Wells dog name meaning

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