Pistol

Pronunciation: [ p-IHST-uhl ]

Girl Name #42,934 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pistol is a girl name, recorded for 5 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,934
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pis Piy Pisie Pistie

Also a Boy Name

Pistol is also used as a boy name, ranked #16004.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #42934. As a boy name, it is ranked #16004. 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 #42934 in popularity for girl 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 #42934 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pistol

Pistol is a girl name .

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

Pistol is currently ranked #42,934 in popularity for girl 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.