Giles

Male

Meaning

Pledge Or Young Goat

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/dʒaɪlz/

Traits associated with the name Giles:

Giles has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Giles tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Giles suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a classic, timeless style. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Giles a good dog name?

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

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2,998
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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Giles was, in the past month, the 2137th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Giles 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, Giles was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Giles'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 Giles.

Most popular breeds named Giles:

  1. Boxer
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Labrador Retriever

Giles is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

Derived from Greek word "Aigidion", meaning young goat.

exotic dog names
exotic

Uncommon, hailing from medieval England, and linked to Buffy's Watcher!

Dog names like Giles:

From Gordon, Scotland
Descendant of the noble or illustrious one
Rules With Spear
Bright Pledge
From The Gravelly Homestead
Wreath Of Flowers Or Leaves
Giles dog name meaning

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