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Basil

Unisex

Meaning

King

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪzəl/

Traits associated with the name Basil:

Basil has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Basil tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor, and that you appreciate the finer things in life.

Is Basil a good dog name?

Basil has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Basil is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Basil is found in these categories:

cute

old-fashioned

posh

greek

disney

food

british

nature

Popularity

Basil ranks #135 with users of PupNames.com.
Basil ranks #411 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
Basil ranks #1,095 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

Basil is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Basil outranks the great majority of names.

In the past week, Basil was viewed 122 times, and liked 7 times.

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Dog names like Basil:

Birdie

Little Bird

Jade

The first name of agatha christie's miss marple character

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Buddy

Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".

Teddy

Gift of god

Ali

Noble, Exalted

Comments (1)

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LeAnna (Georgia, United States)

The name Basil makes me thing of the herb basil, which is refreshing, and elegant
September 02, 2022

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