Cashew

Unisex

Meaning

kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted

Origin

Portuguese

Pronunciation

/ˈkæʃuː/

Traits associated with the name Cashew:

Dogs named Cashew tend to be loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor, and that you like to think outside the box.

Is Cashew a good dog name?

Cashew has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Cashew 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

1,663
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New York City Dog Name Database
1,854
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cashew was, in the past month, the 3769th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Cashew 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, Cashew was viewed 90 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Cashew is most adored in Wisconsin, Michigan and Maryland.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Cashew:

  1. Golden Retriever
  2. Shih Tzu
  3. Bichon Frise
  4. Beagle
  5. Shiba Inu

Cashew is found in these categories:

dessert dog names
dessert

Resembles a sweet nut often used in confections and pastries.

unique dog names
unique

Nut-inspired monikers aren't typical for canine companions!

Dog names like Cashew:

Light, buoyant, lively
dry white table wine of Chablis, France or a wine resembling it
a Penutian language spoken by the Chinook
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
Strong and brave.
Cashew dog name meaning

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Desheila (California, United States)
I just got an apricot toy poodle. She's so loving. I named her cashew because she's tiny like a nut and the color of a cashew.
May 17, 2023

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