Forbes

Male

Meaning

Prosperous

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/fɔːbz/

Traits associated with the name Forbes:

Dogs named Forbes tend to be loving, industrious, strong-willed, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for success and ambition. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy making light of serious topics.

Is Forbes a good dog name?

Forbes is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Forbes 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

6,325
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Forbes was, in the past month, the 5565th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Forbes 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, Forbes was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Forbes'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 Forbes.

Forbes is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Originates from a Scottish clan, meaning "field" in Gaelic.

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Forbes dog name meaning

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