Baba Yaga

Female

Meaning

Fearsome witch-like figure.

Origin

Slavic

Pronunciation

/bɑːbə jɑːgə/

Traits associated with the name Baba Yaga:

Dogs named Baba Yaga tend to be loving, good-natured, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Baba Yaga suggests that you have an appreciation for folklore and mythology. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and a creative spirit.

Is Baba Yaga a good dog name?

Baba Yaga 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. Baba Yaga 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Baba Yaga was, in the past month, the 2925th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Baba Yaga 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, Baba Yaga was viewed 20 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Baba Yaga is most adored in Missouri, Nevada and New York.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Baba Yaga is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

This name originates from Slavic folklore, associated with a witch-like character living in a dark, eerie forest.

Dog names like Baba Yaga:

Beautiful; short for Isabella.
From buffy the vampire slayer television series.
An Irish spirit.
The divine embodiment of the moon in greek mythology
Star
Battle maid
Baba Yaga dog name meaning

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jev (England, United Kingdom)
baba yaga - in Russian fairy tales, this is a very old, terrible appearance, all covered in warts, a crooked, evil sorceress. I dont think it is good idea for name
April 19, 2022

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