Napoleon
Meaning
Person From Naples, Italy
Origin
French
Pronunciation
/nəˈpoʊliən/
Traits associated with the name Napoleon:
Dogs named Napoleon tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Napoleon?
Naming your dog Napoleon may suggest that you admire the strength and ambition of the historical figure. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of leadership and a desire to be successful.
Is Napoleon a good dog name?
Napoleon has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Napoleon 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
Napoleon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Napoleon was, in the past month, the 988th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Napoleon 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, Napoleon was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Napoleon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Napoleon is most adored in Delaware, South Carolina and Florida.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in West Virginia, Utah and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Napoleon.
Most popular breeds named Napoleon:
- Chihuahua
- Dachshund
- Labrador Retriever
- Miniature Pinscher
- Shih Tzu
Famous dogs named Napoleon:
A irish wolfhound named Napoleon appeared in the comic book Napoleon and Uncle Elby by Clifford McBride.
A golden retriever named Napoleon played a role in the movie Napoleon.- A bloodhound named Napoleon played a role in the movie The Aristocats.
Napoleon is found in these categories:
disney
He's named after a charming, adventurous bloodhound in "The Aristocats".
funny
Plays on historical figure's stature, referencing a small, ambitious canine.
old-fashioned
Hails from a bygone era, echoing the famed French emperor's reign.
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