Whale

Unisex

Meaning

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

Origin

Norse

Pronunciation

/weɪl/

Traits associated with the name Whale:

Dogs named Whale tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

It suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor, and that you may have a special affinity for animals.

Is Whale a good dog name?

Whale 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. Whale 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
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Whale was, in the past month, the 3769th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Whale 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, Whale was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Whale is most adored in Pennsylvania, Virginia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New York and Alabama.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Whale is found in these categories:

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Whales are massive, just like these hefty, lovable pooches!

Dog names like Whale:

Clearing By The River Bend
Whales - blessed reconciliation
Lovable wolf character.
Tiny, small, petite, wee
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
Always sleeping.
Whale dog name meaning

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