Nils

Male

Meaning

Victory of the people

Origin

Swedish

Pronunciation

/nɪls/

Traits associated with the name Nils:

Dogs named Nils tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Nils suggests that you have an appreciation for Scandinavian culture and may have a connection to the region. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for unique and uncommon names.

Is Nils a good dog name?

Nils is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Nils 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

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3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nils was, in the past month, the 6639th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Nils 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, Nils was viewed 12 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Nils:

  1. Dalmatian

Nils is found in these categories:

scandinavian dog names
scandinavian

A common male name originating from Nordic countries.

Dog names like Nils:

Rest, Peace
Man From The North
Ned
Wealthy Guardian
hit hard
Neo
New
Nod
Always nodding off.
Nils dog name meaning

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