Dog Names > Pippin

Pippin

Male

Meaning

any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪpɪn/

Traits associated with the name Pippin:

Dogs named Pippin tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

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

Naming your dog Pippin suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Pippin is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It also suggests that you have a sense of whimsy and a love of adventure.

Is Pippin a good dog name?

Pippin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Pippin 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

1,542

487

New York City Dog Name Database

1,029

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Pippin was, in the past month, the 436th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Pippin 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, Pippin was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Pippin is most adored in Oregon, Iowa and Minnesota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Delaware and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Famous dogs named Pippin:

A dog named Pippin was a character in the book Pippin and Mabel by K.V. Johansen.
A dog named Pippin featured in the television show Come Outside.