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Gizmo Pet Name

Gizmo is a popular pet name, especially for cats. Find out what Gizmo means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.

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Gizmo at a glance

MeaningGadget, small device
OriginEnglish
LanguageGermanic
StyleModern, funny, pop culture
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly male
PetsCats

How popular is Gizmo as a pet name?

Gizmo is a pet name in our database.

#146

Dog Name

#99

Cat Name

2,357

Pet Records

Gizmo pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Gizmo a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female8%
Male92%

Gizmo is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Gizmo more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs17%
Cats6%
Other77%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Gizmo?

Based on the available breed data, Gizmo appears among:

Shih Tzu (451)Yorkshire Terrier (191)Chihuahua (100)Shih Tzu Crossbreed (94)Maltese (58)SHIH TZU (11)Domestic Shorthair (9)POMERANIAN (6)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Gizmo mean?

Gizmo means "Gadget, small device" and comes from English (Germanic).

The name is associated with modern, funny, pop culture, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Gizmo

If you like Gizmo, you may also like:

Gizmo nicknames

GizMoGizmosGiz

What kind of pet name is Gizmo?

Gizmo fits these categories:

Famous pets named Gizmo

GizmoGizmo is the adorable Mogwai from the movie 'Gremlins'.Source: Gremlins

Name insights for Gizmo

Dogs
Cats
playful
sphynx: The name Gizmo suits the Sphynx cat's unique and modern appearance.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

20042026

Pet records analyzed

2,357

Last updated

2026-09-16

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