Pongo
Male
Meaning
type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
Origin
Unknown
Pronunciation
'pɑŋoʊ
Traits associated with the name Pongo:
Dogs named Pongo tend to be good-natured, industrious, and loving. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Pongo?
Naming your dog Pongo suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic Disney movies. It also suggests that you are a loyal and loving pet owner.
Is Pongo a good dog name?
Pongo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Pongo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Pongo is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Pongo ranks #687 with users of PupNames.com.
- Pongo ranks #967 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Pongo ranks #377 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Pongo is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Most popular breeds named Pongo:
- Dalmatian
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- German Shepherd
- Cocker Spaniel
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Famous dogs named Pongo:
A dalmatian named Pongo was a character in the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
A dalmatians named Pongo played a role in the movie 101 Dalmatians.
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