Gulliver
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
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 2147th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Gulliver 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, Gulliver was viewed 48 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 Indiana, Utah and Wisconsin.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gulliver.
Most popular breeds named Gulliver:
- Lhasa Apso
- Labrador Retriever
- Cockapoo
- Rottweiler
- Australian Shepherd
Gulliver is found in these categories:
sassy
Gulliver loves exploring, always ready for a cheeky adventure!
cute
Traveling Lilliputian adventurer lends whimsical charm to pint-sized pooches.
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