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Moon

Unisex

Meaning

From The Moon

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/muːn/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Moon is a stellar dog name, literally! It's a nod to our celestial neighbor, a beacon of light in the night sky, and a symbol of mystery and wonder. It's perfect for dogs who love to howl at the moon, or those with a lunar-like glow in their eyes. Plus, it's a subtle shout-out to pop culture icons like Moon Moon, the hilariously clueless wolf meme, or Sailor Moon, the champion of love and justice. So, if you want a name that's out of this world, Moon is a paw-some choice. It's one small step for man, one giant leap for dogkind!

Traits associated with the name Moon:

Dogs named Moon tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the night sky. You may also be a dreamer and have a creative imagination.

Is Moon a good dog name?

Moon is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Moon is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,134

New York City Dog Name Database

1,263

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Moon is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Moon outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Moon was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Moon 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, Moon was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Moon is most adored in Utah, Vermont and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Connecticut, Arkansas and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Moon is found in these categories:

celestial

Lunar references evoke heavenly bodies, perfect for starry-eyed pups!

spooky

Associations with night, darkness, and mystery give it a supernatural vibe.

fall

Harvest season often brings to mind clear, cool nights with a bright, full lunar presence.

cute

Lunar references evoke whimsical, endearing imagery, perfect for adorable pups.

Dog names like Moon:

Mouse

A hand-held pointing device for computers.

Mars

God of war in roman mythology.

Gage

Oath, pledge

Leo

The nemean lion in Greek mythology

Marley

Pleasant seaside meadow

Red

Red Haired

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