Nickel
Meaning
A white-silver hard malleable metallic element.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪkəl/
Traits associated with the name Nickel:
Dogs named Nickel tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Nickel?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for the small things in life.
Is Nickel a good dog name?
Nickel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Nickel 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
Nickel is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Nickel was, in the past month, the 1925th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Nickel 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, Nickel was viewed 20 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Nickel's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Nickel is most adored in Colorado, Washington and Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Virginia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nickel.
Most popular breeds named Nickel:
- Labrador Retriever
- Weimaraner
- Chihuahua
- Queensland Heelers
- Boxer
Nickel is found in these categories:
nerdy
Associations with chemistry and coin collecting scream geek chic.
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