Shrek

Male

Meaning

Big green ogre.

Origin

Scandinavian

Pronunciation

/ʃrɛk/

Traits associated with the name Shrek:

Dogs named Shrek tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Shrek a good dog name?

Shrek is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Shrek 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

2,104
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
1,712
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shrek was, in the past month, the 2485th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Shrek 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, Shrek was viewed 63 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shrek is most adored in Oregon, Utah and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shrek:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. English Bulldog
  3. Boxer
  4. Dachshund
  5. Belgian Sheepdog

Shrek is found in these categories:

fat dog names
fat

Green ogre's size and charm mirrors chunky, lovable pups perfectly.

big dog names
big

Shrek embodies strength, friendliness, and a lovable, larger-than-life personality.

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Shrek dog name meaning

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