Carl

Male

Meaning

Manly

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/kɑːrl/

Traits associated with the name Carl:

Dogs named Carl tend to be loving, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for classic names.

Is Carl a good dog name?

Carl is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Carl 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

3,026
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,287
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Carl was, in the past month, the 2306th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Carl 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, Carl was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Carl is most adored in Kentucky, Oregon and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Carl:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Chihuahua
  5. American Staffordshire Terrier

Famous dogs named Carl:

  • literature icon A rottweiler named Carl was a character in the book Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day.

Carl is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Associated with King Charles I through its Old English origin.

Dog names like Carl:

Diminutive Form Of Clement
Diminutive Form Of Clinton
Cook, Chef
Acquired, or possessed; the first born son of Adam & Eve.
A Fortress, Camp
From the ford by the cliff
Carl dog name meaning

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