Iain

Male

Meaning

God Is Gracious

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/aɪˈɛn/

Traits associated with the name Iain:

Dogs named Iain tend to be loving, industrious, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a strong appreciation for unique and unusual names. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to Scotland, as Iain is a Scottish name.

Is Iain a good dog name?

Iain has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Iain 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

3,864
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Iain was, in the past month, the 6437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Iain 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, Iain was viewed 12 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Iain'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 Iain.

Iain is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Scottish Gaelic form of John, meaning "God is gracious".

Dog names like Iain:

Ian
Gaelic form of john
God's gracious gift.
"Strong, brave, protector."
Independent or Indian; short for Indiana.
IQ
Abbreviation for intelligence quotient.
Ion
A molecule or charged atom.
Iain dog name meaning

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