Dancer
Meaning
One Who Dances
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈdænsər/
Traits associated with the name Dancer:
Dogs named Dancer tend to be loving, good-natured, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Dancer?
It suggests that you are creative and have a sense of fun. You may also be a fan of dance and movement.
Is Dancer a good dog name?
Dancer has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Dancer 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
Dancer is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Dancer was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Dancer 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, Dancer was viewed 51 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Dancer's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Dancer is most adored in Massachusetts, Colorado and Washington.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Mississippi and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dancer.
Most popular breeds named Dancer:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Poodle
- Chihuahua
Dancer is found in these categories:
winter
This name is inspired by one of Santa Claus's reindeer.
playful
Associations with energy, movement, and joy inherent in dancing suggest a lively, fun-loving canine personality.
Dog names like Dancer:
June 14, 2024
Let us know what you think of Dancer as a dog name!