Dog Names > Chanel

Chanel

Female

Meaning

As in coco

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈnɛl/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Naming your dog Chanel is like giving them a little black dress of names - timeless, chic, and always in style. It's a nod to Coco Chanel, the iconic fashion designer who revolutionized women's clothing. Plus, it's a great conversation starter at the dog park. "Oh, this is Chanel, she's a haute couture hound." It's a name that says your dog isn't just any old mutt, they're a trendsetter, a trailblazer, a dog with a certain je ne sais quoi. So, if you want your pup to exude elegance and class, Chanel is the perfect name.

Traits associated with the name Chanel:

Dogs named Chanel tend to be loving, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for luxury and style.

Is Chanel a good dog name?

Chanel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Chanel 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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Naming your dog Chanel is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Chanel was, in the past month, the 295th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Chanel 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.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Chanel was viewed 144 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Chanel is most adored in South Carolina, Idaho and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Chanel is found in these categories:

cute

High-end fashion meets playful pup, embodying elegance with a dash of sass.

french

A luxury fashion house founded in France, known for haute couture.

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Tri-color or calico

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Diminutive Form Of Carlotta

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Poem

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Cherry Fruit

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Comments (7)

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Chanel (Huánuco Department, Peru)

My dog died a year ago in a traffic accident 😭🥺. Her name was Chanel, she was a Pomeranian. My parents told me that for my birthday they should buy me a Pomeranian that will be called Chanel ❤️
December 01, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Chanel (Huánuco Department, Peru)

My dog died in a traffic accident. Her name was Chanel. She was a Pomeranian. My parents bought me another Pomeranian named Chanel.
December 01, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Chanel (Huánuco Department, Peru)

My dog died in a traffic accident. Her name was Chanel. She was a Pomeranian. My parents bought me another Pomeranian named Chanel.
December 01, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Juliana guevara (Santander Department, Colombia)

My chubby girl's name is Chanel, it's a very sophisticated name and very much of her race. Greetings.
September 23, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Karina Rojas (California, United States)

I decided to put Chanel on my 10 week old Yorkshire, I have my new baby.
May 20, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Kailey (Texas, United States)

My new puppy is named chanel
April 13, 2024

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Rebeca Segovia Ovalle (Nuevo León, Mexico)

I like Pup Names so you can know a name easily
July 03, 2022 ◆ Translated

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