Archibald
Meaning
Truly Bold
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrtʃɪbɔːld/
Traits associated with the name Archibald:
Dogs named Archibald tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Archibald?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and interesting names.
Is Archibald a good dog name?
Archibald has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Archibald 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
Archibald is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Archibald was, in the past month, the 2293rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Archibald is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Archibald was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Archibald's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Archibald is most adored in South Carolina, Texas and Florida.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Jersey and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Archibald.
Most popular breeds named Archibald:
- Poodle
Archibald is found in these categories:
scottish
Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "genuine, bold".
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