Neil
Meaning
Refers to space explorer Neil Armstrong
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/niːl/
Traits associated with the name Neil:
Dogs named Neil tend to be loving, industrious, hard-working, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Neil?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.
Is Neil a good dog name?
Neil is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Neil 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
Neil is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Neil was, in the past month, the 2306th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Neil 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, Neil was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Neil's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Neil is most adored in New York, Washington and Texas.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Georgia and California.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Neil.
Most popular breeds named Neil:
- Saint Bernard
Neil is found in these categories:
curious
Neil sounds like kneel, a command dogs learn when exploring.
scottish
Derived from Gaelic, meaning "champion" or "cloud".
Dog names like Neil:
December 31, 2023
Let us know what you think of Neil as a dog name!