Gulliver

Male

Meaning

Glutton

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌlɪvər/

Traits associated with the name Gulliver:

Dogs named Gulliver tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of adventure and a love of literature. Gulliver is the protagonist of Jonathan Swift's classic novel Gulliver's Travels, which follows his adventures to various fantastical lands.

Is Gulliver a good dog name?

Gulliver has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Gulliver 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

2,238
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1,294
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gulliver was, in the past month, the 5538th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gulliver 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, Gulliver was viewed 72 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Gulliver is most adored in Minnesota, South Carolina and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Oklahoma and Rhode Island.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Gulliver:

  1. Lhasa Apso
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Cockapoo
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Australian Shepherd

Gulliver is found in these categories:

sassy dog names
sassy

Gulliver loves exploring, always ready for a cheeky adventure!

cute dog names
cute

Traveling Lilliputian adventurer lends whimsical charm to pint-sized pooches.

Dog names like Gulliver:

Farmer, worker of the Earth
Water bird with a long neck; slang for a foolish person.
From Gordon, Scotland
Descendant of the noble or illustrious one
Gus
Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
Giant monster lizard.
Gulliver dog name meaning

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