Raider

Unisex

Meaning

Before they were known as SEALs, these special forces were called Scouts and Raiders.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

ˈreɪdər

Traits associated with the name Raider:

Dogs named Raider tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Raider suggests that you are a fan of the Oakland Raiders football team, or that you have a strong affinity for the color black. It could also suggest that you have a bold and daring personality.

Is Raider a good dog name?

Raider has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Raider 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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2,067
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323
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Raider was, in the past month, the 1796th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Raider 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, Raider was viewed 75 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Raider is most adored in Kentucky, Arizona and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, New York and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Raider is found in these categories:

military dog names
military

Associations with aggressive tactics and operations often used in combat scenarios inspire its usage.

Dog names like Raider:

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
Large, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.
The leader of a group of people
Free man
The Lord exists
Victorious Protector
Raider dog name meaning

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Muy bonito nombre (Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua)
My dog is called Raider, I knew it was a nice name for my dog, since this name is not very common in other dogs. So I chose it, I love it
April 30, 2022 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Raider as a dog name!