Pip
Meaning
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/pɪp/
Traits associated with the name Pip:
Dogs named Pip tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Pip?
Naming your dog Pip suggests that you have a creative and whimsical side. It also suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Pip is the protagonist of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations.
Is Pip a good dog name?
Pip is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Pip 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
Naming your dog Pip is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Pip was, in the past month, the 287th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Pip 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, Pip was viewed 66 times, and liked 3 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Pip's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Pip is most adored in Alaska, Maine and Louisiana.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Hampshire, Indiana and New Mexico.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Pip.
Most popular breeds named Pip:
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- German Shepherd
- Collie
- Yorkshire Terrier
Famous dogs named Pip:
A dog named Pip appeared in the comic book Pip, Squeak and Wilfred by Bertram Lamb and Austin Bowen Payne.
A beagle named Pip played a role in the movie Spooky Buddies.
Pip is found in these categories:
funny
Plays on expectations, evoking tiny Dickensian orphans, not canines.
unique
Derived from Dickens' Great Expectations, it's uncommonly literary!
playful
The short, bouncy sound and association with lively, energetic characters in literature.
small
Pip sounds peppy, playful, and perfectly suits pint-sized pooches!
cute
Short, sweet, and reminiscent of Dickens' charming protagonist.
old-fashioned
Charles Dickens popularized it in his 19th century novel, "Great Expectations".
cool
Echoes Dickensian charm, evokes spunk, and nods to classic British literature.
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