Lavender

Lavender has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Lavender isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Lavender was, in the past month, the 4600th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Lavender is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Lavender was viewed 37 times, and liked 2 times.

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

Lavender is most adored in North Dakota, Maryland and Minnesota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Nevada and District of Columbia.

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

Most popular breeds named Lavender:

1. Cocker Spaniel
2. American Pitbull Terrier

Lavender is found in these categories:

flower

This name is inspired by a fragrant, purple plant often used in aromatherapy.

nature

Derived from a fragrant plant often found in gardens and fields.