Gorilla

Male

Meaning

Largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Traits associated with the name Gorilla:

Dogs named Gorilla tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Gorilla a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gorilla was, in the past month, the 6025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Gorilla 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, Gorilla was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gorilla is most adored in Nevada, Oklahoma and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Iowa and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Gorilla:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Mastiff
  4. Shih Tzu

Gorilla is found in these categories:

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Conveys strength, dominance, and a unique, unexpected twist, challenging traditional canine naming conventions.

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Gorilla dog name meaning

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