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Prince Pet Name

Prince is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Royal son, ruler" and originating from Latin, most often given to male pets, with a classic, regal, strong style, ranked #110 among dog names and ranked #96 among cat names, across 2,984 pet records in our database.

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Prince at a glance

MeaningRoyal son, ruler
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
StyleClassic, regal, strong
Length6 letters
Syllables1
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Prince as a pet name?

Prince is a pet name in our database.

#110

Dog Name

#96

Cat Name

2,984

Pet Records

Prince pet name popularity over time

2005200720092010201120132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Prince a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female1%
Male99%

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

Is Prince more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs18%
Cats5%
Other77%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Prince?

Based on the available breed data, Prince appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (374)Maltese (140)Shih Tzu (117)Shih Tzu Crossbreed (109)Chihuahua (95)Domestic Shorthair (5)SHIH TZU (4)GOLDEN RETRIEVER (4)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Prince mean?

Prince means "Royal son, ruler" and comes from Latin.

The name is associated with classic, regal, strong, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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What kind of pet name is Prince?

Prince fits these categories:

Prince as a human name

Prince is also used as a human name. Ranked #112 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Prince

Dogs
Cats
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golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are known for their friendly and loyal nature, fitting for a name like Prince.
labrador retriever: Labradors are also friendly and sociable, making them suitable for a name that conveys royalty.

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

2005 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,984

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 35 recordsAustin Animal Center: 14 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 2,304 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 19 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 612 records

Note: NYC Dog Licensing contributes 77% of the records for this name. Popularity rankings and breakdowns primarily reflect NYC Dog Licensing data.

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