Dauphin

Male

Meaning

French word meaning son of king.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/doʊfɪn/

Traits associated with the name Dauphin:

Dogs named Dauphin tend to be brave, loving, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Dauphin suggests that you have an appreciation for French culture and history. It may also suggest that you have a fondness for royalty and the idea of a monarchy.

Is Dauphin a good dog name?

Dauphin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Dauphin 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

4,729
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dauphin was, in the past month, the 6437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Dauphin 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, Dauphin was viewed 23 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dauphin'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 Dauphin.

Dauphin is found in these categories:

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Historically, French royalty used it, symbolizing protection and authority.

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