Colt

Colt is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Colt isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Colt was, in the past month, the 326th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Colt 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, Colt was viewed 59 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Colt is most adored in Mississippi, Tennessee and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, District of Columbia and Michigan.

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

Most popular breeds named Colt:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Pointer
3. German Shepherd
4. Rottweiler
5. Golden Retriever

Colt is found in these categories:

hunting

Associations with strength, speed, and the firearm brand make Colt a suitable hunting dog name.

flower

Colt is linked to the botanical world, specifically to the young, unopened buds of plants.

country

This name is often associated with rural areas, where horses and firearms, both called colts, are common.