Gambit dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

Gambit is a clever and strategic dog who always seems to be planning his next move. His name reflects his playful and cunning personality.

Popularity of the name

• #917 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Male
• Most popular breed: mix

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About dogs named Gambit

The following are 13 profiles of dogs named Gambit from our database of 53 dogs with the name Gambit.

• “Gambit is just my happy go lucky fur baby. Clean, gentle, loves to run and explore and socialize. Or lounge. Let’s just say people fight to dog sit him. He’s easy and they want him to dog sit their dogs.“

  — Polly M.

• “Bow wow wow!! I love wading in water and chasing doggo friends! I will eat anything, including poo!“

  — Mads B.

• “In my world, bounding through life with the energy of a thousand suns, my brindle fur glistening in the sunlight. The thrill of a game, a fetch or a chase, sets my heart racing; it's pure bliss. The world is a playground, and every moment is a chance to explore, wag my tail, and revel in the joy of being a mix border Collie.“

  — Maria M.

• “Hi, my name is Gambit! I am a year and a half old, and I’ve been with my person since I was two months old. I love swimming, running around, and napping under my person’s bed.“

  — Kore T.

• “Hi! I’m Gambit. When I’m not cuddled with my family under a blanket I’m outside chasing things and playing fetch- sometimes by myself!“

  — Aspen H.

• “He’s a big sweet baby :) immediately assumes anyone who makes eye contact with him wants to be his friend“

  — Melissa E.

• “Gambit was severely malnourished when we got him. So now trying to bring him up to speed and teach him how to be a dog. He has really come out of his shell.“

  — Tamyra R.

• “I’m an energetic dog, but a bit nervous. I like to play frisbee and agility“

  — Noodge12 S.

• “I’m a sweet boy who is obsessed with my ball and always up for an adventure!“

  — Melissa H.

• “I’m a 7 year old lab mix who’s adjusting to having a new brother and all of the energy that comes with a puppy!“

  — Mary D.

• “My names Gambit what’s up! People always at I’m small but I think they’re looking at some other dog cause I’m huge dude! I’m a Lancashire Heeler my mom says I’m awesome and I tend to agree. I love meeting new people but not always other dogs. I mean I mostly like them but sometimes we just don’t make friends. Mom says it’s cause I think I’m the biggest dog ever (duh I am!) she says I weigh 18 lbs but I’m a dog and numbers are hard so I assume that’s a lot.“

  — Kelly H.

• “4 year-old Whippet who is full of energy one minute and a complete couch potato the next. Loves people and other dogs.“

  — Adam P.

• “Mom says I'm a big boy but I'm definitely just a baby. I have to do a thorough inspection of my environment before I can play.“

  — Rebecca C.

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