Glen

Male

Meaning

From The Wooded Valley

Origin

Celtic

Pronunciation

/ɡlɛn/

Traits associated with the name Glen:

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

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

Naming your dog Glen suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a classic, timeless style.

Is Glen a good dog name?

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

1,875
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Glen was, in the past month, the 2400th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Glen 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, Glen was viewed 45 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Glen's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Glen is most adored in Maine, Michigan and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Ohio and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Glen.

Most popular breeds named Glen:

  1. Dalmatian

Glen is found in these categories:

hunting dog names
hunting

Glen is associated with outdoor landscapes, evoking images of nature and hunting grounds.

nature dog names
nature

Glen refers to a valley, typically one that's long, deep, and often wooded.

Dog names like Glen:

Farmer, worker of the Earth
Water bird with a long neck; slang for a foolish person.
Gus
Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
Well born
Watcher
Watcher
Glen dog name meaning

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