Zip

Zip is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Zip 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Zip is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Zip was, in the past month, the 2532nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Zip 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, Zip was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Zip is most adored in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Hampshire and Mississippi.

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

Most popular breeds named Zip:

1. Jack Russell Terrier
2. Border Collie
3. Queensland Heelers
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Dalmatian

Zip is found in these categories:

nerdy

References tech jargon, evoking images of compressed files.

police

Often used in law enforcement, suggesting speed and efficiency.

sporty

The name suggests speed, energy, and agility, traits often associated with athletic dogs.

energetic

Zip implies speed, liveliness, and quick movement, like active pups.

playful

The name suggests speed, energy, and a lively, spirited nature, often associated with playful dogs.