Dog Names > Spike

Spike

Unisex

Meaning

Stingy or pointed.

Origin

Indian

Pronunciation

/spaɪk/

Traits associated with the name Spike:

Dogs named Spike tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Spike suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you are a fan of classic cartoons, as Spike is a popular name for cartoon characters.

Is Spike a good dog name?

Spike is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Spike is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Spike is found in these categories:

cute

old-fashioned

famous

badass

hunting

cool

indian

big

tough

guard

gangster

Popularity

Spike ranks #126 with users of PupNames.com.
Spike ranks #110 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
Spike ranks #34 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

Spike is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Spike outranks the great majority of names.

In the past week, Spike was viewed 219 times, and liked 16 times.

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Famous dogs named Spike:

A bulldog named Spike appeared in the comic book Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.
A bulldog named Spike appeared in the comic book Heathcliff by George Gately.
A rottweiler named Spike played a role in the movie Alien 3.
A english bulldog named Spike played a role in the movie The Game Plan.
A bulldog named Spike played a role in the movie Tom and Jerry.
A bulldog named Spike played a role in the movie Looney Tunes.
A bull mastiff named Spike played a role in the movie Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
A bulldog named Spike featured in the television show Heathcliff.
A siberian tiger hound named Spike featured in the television show Rugrats.