Basil
Unisex
Meaning
King
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
'bæzəl
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 strong-willed, good-natured, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with intelligence, and companionship.
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:
Popularity
- Basil ranks #138 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.
Most popular breeds named Basil:
- Dachshund
- Labrador Retriever
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Corgi
- Chihuahua
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