Chao

Male

Meaning

tide

Origin

Chinese

Pronunciation

/tʃaʊ/

Traits associated with the name Chao:

Dogs named Chao tend to be loving, strong-willed, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Chao suggests that you have an appreciation for Asian culture and may have a fondness for the Chao character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique and fun name.

Is Chao a good dog name?

Chao is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Chao 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

4,390
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Chao was, in the past month, the 6795th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Chao 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, Chao was viewed 33 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Chao:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Chihuahua

Chao is found in these categories:

chinese dog names
chinese

Common surname in China, also means "stir fry" in Mandarin.

Dog names like Chao:

Lame
Cliff Dweller
Cy
Master or Lord; short form of Cyril
Stalk Of Sugar
Journey
wise one
Chao dog name meaning

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