Dog Names > Cupcake

Cupcake

Unisex

Meaning

small cake baked in a muffin tin

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌpkeɪk/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Cupcake is a paw-fect dog name, combining the sweetness of a dessert with the cuteness of a pup. It's a name that screams "I'm adorable, love me!" Plus, who can resist a cupcake? It's like naming your dog after a universally loved treat. It's also a nod to pop culture, with the rise of cupcake shops and TV shows like "Cupcake Wars". Etymologically, it's a fun mix of 'cup' (a vessel of love) and 'cake' (a symbol of celebration). So, if you name your dog Cupcake, you're basically saying they're a vessel of love and a reason to celebrate every day!

Traits associated with the name Cupcake:

Dogs named Cupcake tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and friendship.

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

It suggests that you have a playful and creative side, and that you enjoy bringing joy and sweetness into your life.

Is Cupcake a good dog name?

Cupcake has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Cupcake is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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Cupcake is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Cupcake outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cupcake was, in the past month, the 285th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Cupcake 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, Cupcake was viewed 57 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Cupcake is most adored in Nevada, California and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Indiana, Maine and New Hampshire.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Cupcake is found in these categories:

dessert

This name is inspired by a sweet, frosted baked good often enjoyed after meals.

food

Sweet treat monikers often inspire canine christening.

funny

Sweet treat monikers for pups tickle our humor buds deliciously!

cuddly

Sweet, soft, and delightful, just like a frosted treat.

small

Sweet, petite, and a delightful treat to cuddle with.

cute

Sweet, playful moniker evokes images of delightful, bite-sized dessert treats.

Dog names like Cupcake:

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Cutie

Cute and adorable.

Corky

Light, buoyant, lively

Coco

Cook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.

Candy

Bright, Sweet

Chili

very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

Comments (1)

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Lily (Bjelovar-Bilogora, Croatia)

It's a fantastic name for small and soft dog breeds
September 01, 2023

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