Chains
Meaning
metal shackles; for hands or legs
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
/tʃeɪnz/
Traits associated with the name Chains:
Dogs named Chains tend to be loving, resilient, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Chains?
Naming your dog Chains may suggest that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names, or that you have an affinity for the industrial aesthetic.
Is Chains a good dog name?
Chains is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Chains 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
Chains is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Chains was, in the past month, the 6365th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of August 2025, Chains 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, Chains was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Chains's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Chains is most adored in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Chains.
Chains is found in these categories:
gangster
Evokes images of tough, streetwise characters from crime-themed media.
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