Detective
Meaning
a police officer who investigates crimes
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
Traits associated with the name Detective:
Dogs named Detective tend to be loving, industrious, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Detective?
It suggests that you have a sense of humor and that you appreciate the work of detectives. It could also suggest that you are a fan of mystery and detective stories.
Is Detective a good dog name?
Detective has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Detective 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
Detective is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Detective was, in the past month, the 6991st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Detective 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, Detective was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Detective'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 Detective.
Detective is found in these categories:
police
Detectives are integral to law enforcement, often symbolizing investigative prowess and authority.
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