Selkie

Female

Meaning

Mythical sea creature shape-shifter.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlki/

Traits associated with the name Selkie:

Dogs named Selkie tend to be loving, hard-working, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Selkie suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and folklore. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it.

Is Selkie a good dog name?

Selkie 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. Selkie 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

3,152
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2,425
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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Selkie was, in the past month, the 2696th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Selkie 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, Selkie was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Selkie'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 Selkie.

Selkie is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

Derived from dark folklore, it references mythical sea creatures that transform into humans.

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Selkie dog name meaning

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