Alfalfa

Unisex

Meaning

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

Origin

Arabic

Pronunciation

/ˈælfəlfə/

Traits associated with the name Alfalfa:

Dogs named Alfalfa tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic pop culture references.

Is Alfalfa a good dog name?

Alfalfa 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. Alfalfa 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alfalfa was, in the past month, the 4124th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Alfalfa 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, Alfalfa was viewed 41 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Alfalfa is most adored in Idaho, Connecticut and Louisiana.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Alfalfa:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Doberman Pinscher
  4. Poodle
  5. Labrador Retriever

Alfalfa is found in these categories:

nature dog names
nature

Alfalfa is a type of plant often found in fields and meadows.

Farm Dog Names
farm

Named after a popular crop, evoking rural charm and agricultural heritage.

Dog names like Alfalfa:

Elf King
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Strong and beautiful
Brutal ruler.
Maidens
Alfalfa dog name meaning

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