Hooligan

Unisex

Meaning

Ruffian or hoodlum. British soccer fans.

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈhuːlɪɡən/

Traits associated with the name Hooligan:

Dogs named Hooligan tend to be loving, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Hooligan suggests that you have a sense of humor and a playful spirit. It also suggests that you may have a bit of a rebellious streak.

Is Hooligan a good dog name?

Hooligan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Hooligan 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hooligan was, in the past month, the 4321st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Hooligan 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, Hooligan was viewed 13 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hooligan:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Chihuahua

Hooligan is found in these categories:

energetic dog names
energetic

Hooligan suggests mischief, playfulness, and a lively, unruly nature.

Dog names like Hooligan:

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From The Heavens
Hooligan dog name meaning

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