Hawk

Unisex

Meaning

Short for Stephen Hawking.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/hɔk/

Traits associated with the name Hawk:

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

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

Naming your dog Hawk suggests that you have a strong connection to nature and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of independence and a desire to explore.

Is Hawk a good dog name?

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

3,799
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
1,575
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hawk was, in the past month, the 1840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Hawk 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, Hawk was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hawk is most adored in Georgia, Missouri and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kentucky, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hawk:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Australian Shepherd
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Boxer

Hawk is found in these categories:

animal dog names
animal

Birds of prey inspire strength and agility, traits admired in canines.

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Hawks are known for their sharp vision and quick decision-making skills.

tough dog names
tough

Hawks symbolize strength, courage, and fierce hunting skills.

nature dog names
nature

Hawks are wild birds, often symbolizing freedom and strength, traits admired in dogs.

gothic dog names
gothic

Associations with darkness, mystery, and strength evoke a macabre, medieval aesthetic.

Dog names like Hawk:

Han
imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
Bear-like
Leader, commander, governor of a province
Strange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians
Hoss
From The Netherlands
Hawk dog name meaning

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Brian (Kentucky)
I named my dog Hawk because he has had a natural mohawk since he was a little puppy.
October 29, 2021

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