Peterson

Male

Meaning

Son Of Peter

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛtərsən/

Traits associated with the name Peterson:

Dogs named Peterson tend to be loving, good-natured, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Peterson suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a classic, timeless style.

Is Peterson a good dog name?

Peterson has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Peterson 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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New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of March 2024, Peterson 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, Peterson was viewed 13 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Peterson'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 Peterson.

Most popular breeds named Peterson:

  1. Pekingese

Peterson is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Associated with Irish surname Mac Pheadair, meaning "son of Peter".

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Peterson dog name meaning

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