Bowser

Male

Meaning

Fictional villain from Nintendo's Mario franchise.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊzər/

Traits associated with the name Bowser:

Dogs named Bowser tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Bowser suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy playing video games. It also suggests that you are a fan of the Mario franchise, as Bowser is the main antagonist in the series.

Is Bowser a good dog name?

Bowser has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Bowser 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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New York City Dog Name Database
937
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bowser was, in the past month, the 372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bowser 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, Bowser was viewed 96 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bowser is most adored in Colorado, Oregon and Kentucky.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Nevada and Minnesota.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Bowser is found in these categories:

big dog names
big

Bowser sounds tough, like a video game boss ready for action!

fat dog names
fat

He's a big, tough video game villain, perfect for chunky pups!

badass dog names
badass

Associations with the iconic, powerful villain from the Super Mario franchise give the name a tough, formidable edge.

tough dog names
tough

Bowser, a notorious video game villain, embodies strength and fearlessness.

Dog names like Bowser:

A ruffian; someone who threatens those that are weaker.
Brave, courageous
Sharp edge of a knife, saw or other weapon.
Inspired by Rocky Balboa.
Lightning.
Earth; soil.
Bowser dog name meaning

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