Imp

Male

Meaning

one who is playfully mischievous

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ɪmp/

Traits associated with the name Imp:

Dogs named Imp tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Imp suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It could also suggest that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Imp a good dog name?

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

4,729
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Imp was, in the past month, the 5344th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Imp 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, Imp was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Imp'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 Imp.

Imp is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

Imps are small, mischievous creatures from folklore, often associated with darkness and the supernatural.

Dog names like Imp:

Poe
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
Prince of Wallachia.
Steadfast
A name for a badass but cute dog.
"Strong, brave man"
From the English word reign, derived from Latin regnum "royal power".
Imp dog name meaning

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