Zero

Zero 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. Zero isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Zero was, in the past month, the 988th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Zero 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, Zero was viewed 116 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Zero is most adored in Delaware, Wisconsin and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Connecticut and New Mexico.

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

Most popular breeds named Zero:

1. Chihuahua
2. German Shepherd
3. Labrador Retriever
4. American Pitbull Terrier
5. Jack Russell Terrier

• A dog named Zero appeared in the comic book Little Annie Rooney by Harold Gray.
• A ghost dog named Zero played a role in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Zero is found in these categories:

movie

Named after Jack Skellington's ghostly canine in Nightmare Before Christmas.

famous

Popularized by Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ghost dog.

spooky

This name is associated with the ghost dog from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

winter

This name is often associated with freezing temperatures or snowfall.