Yeti

Unisex

Meaning

a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas

Origin

Himalayan

Pronunciation

/ˈjɛti/

Traits associated with the name Yeti:

Dogs named Yeti tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets fun and interesting names.

Is Yeti a good dog name?

Yeti 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. Yeti 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
New York City Dog Name Database
1,910
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Yeti was, in the past month, the 346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Yeti 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, Yeti was viewed 70 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Yeti is most adored in New Hampshire, Alaska and Michigan.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Yeti:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Poodle
  3. Shetland Sheepdog
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Lhasa Apso

Yeti is found in these categories:

funny dog names
funny

Humor arises from naming a small pet after a massive cryptid.

winter dog names
winter

This name is inspired by the abominable snowman, a mythical creature associated with cold, snowy conditions.

big dog names
big

Yetis are massive, mythical creatures, just like our oversized pups!

Dog names like Yeti:

A jedi master in the star wars universe.
Nickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
Inspired by Rocky Balboa.
One who performs yoga
Lucky / righteous
Child of sunlight
Yeti dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Ral (North Carolina, United States)
My dog's name is Yeti, and she is just like a little snow monster!
November 03, 2023

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Mel (Colorado, United States)
My dogs name is Yeti and there couldn’t possibly be more of perfect name for him!
March 13, 2022

Let us know what you think of Yeti as a dog name!