Wolverine

Male

Meaning

One who behaves like a wolf

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈwʊlvəriːn/

Traits associated with the name Wolverine:

Dogs named Wolverine tend to be loving, strong-willed, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have a strong affinity for the Marvel character Wolverine, and that you appreciate his strength, courage, and tenacity.

Is Wolverine a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wolverine was, in the past month, the 2724th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Wolverine 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, Wolverine was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Wolverine is most adored in Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Tennessee and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Wolverine:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Jack Russell Terrier
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Alaskan Malamute

Wolverine is found in these categories:

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Draws inspiration from a popular comic book character.

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