Hannibal

Male

Meaning

Evil genius.

Origin

Carthaginian

Pronunciation

/hænəbəl/

Traits associated with the name Hannibal:

Dogs named Hannibal tend to be loving, loyal, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Hannibal suggests that you have an appreciation for history and literature, as Hannibal was a famous Carthaginian general who fought against the Romans in the Second Punic War. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and a love of the unusual.

Is Hannibal a good dog name?

Hannibal has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Hannibal 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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Hannibal is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hannibal was, in the past month, the 3720th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

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

Popularity: United States

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

Hannibal is most adored in Maryland, North Carolina and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hannibal:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. American Pitbull Terrier
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Dachshund
  5. Labrador Retriever

Hannibal is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Hannibal was a brilliant strategist, reflecting a dog's clever nature.

Dog names like Hannibal:

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Green Lantern alter ego
Hannibal dog name meaning

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