Pistol

Pronunciation: [ p-IHST-uhl ]

Boy Name #16,004 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pistol is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-IHST-uhl.

Parents who love the name Pistol often also consider Pinkie, Pinkey, Pink .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,004
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Pis Piy Pisie Pistie

Also a Girl Name

Pistol is also used as a girl name, ranked #42934.

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Similar Names

Pinkie Pinkey Pink Pierce Pierre Pinkney Pink Pinky

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pistol

Is Pistol a boy or girl name?

Pistol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16004. As a girl name, it is ranked #42934. Pistol is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pistol?

Pistol is pronounced p-IHST-uhl.

How popular is the name Pistol?

Pistol is currently ranked #16004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pistol?

Common nicknames for Pistol include Pis, Piy, Pisie, and Pistie.

Is Pistol a common or rare name?

Pistol is an uncommon name, ranked #16004 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pistol

Pistol is a boy name .

Is Pistol a boy or girl name? Pistol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,004 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,934. Pistol is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pistol is currently ranked #16,004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pistol include Pis, Piy, Pisie, and Pistie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.