Dumbledore
Meaning
The headmaster of Hogwarts and one of the preeminent wizards of the Harry Potter universe. Means bumblebee in Old English.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌmbəldɔːr/
Traits associated with the name Dumbledore:
Dogs named Dumbledore tend to be loving, affectionate, industrious, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Dumbledore?
It says that you have a great sense of humor and a love of fantasy literature. It also suggests that you have a fondness for wise and powerful characters.
Is Dumbledore a good dog name?
Dumbledore 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. Dumbledore 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
Dumbledore is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Dumbledore was, in the past month, the 5464th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Dumbledore 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, Dumbledore was viewed 26 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Dumbledore's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Dumbledore is most adored in Michigan, New York and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Washington and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dumbledore.
Dumbledore is found in these categories:
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Hails from highbrow literature, exuding an air of aristocratic wizardry.
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