Jiggs

Unisex

Meaning

The name of the Marines' first Bulldog mascot, circa 1922.

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/dʒɪɡz/

Traits associated with the name Jiggs:

Dogs named Jiggs tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Jiggs suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are a fan of classic American culture, as Jiggs is a character from the comic strip "Bringing Up Father" which was popular in the early 20th century.

Is Jiggs a good dog name?

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

2,474
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
1,910
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jiggs was, in the past month, the 3467th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Jiggs 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, Jiggs was viewed 36 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Jiggs is most adored in Oklahoma, Arizona and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Georgia, Washington and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Jiggs is found in these categories:

military dog names
military

Jiggs was the mascot for the US Marine Corps in the 1920s.

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Jiggs dog name meaning

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