Top Dog Names Ending in “Y” for 2021

Looking for the perfect dog name? Rover has you covered. Every year, we dig into the data on dog names to discover what’s trending, what’s next, what’s classic, and which names are most popular by sounds, by breeds, and more. Dog names ending in “Y” are a popular choice because of their sweet, easy-to-pronounce sound, and they come back year after year in our top ten. For popular puppy names like Buddy or Molly, to new ideas like Wally or Happy—look no further.

These dog names are handpicked from our huge Rover.com database of dog names. They’re ranked in order of popularity from the top ten all the way down to names that barely squeak into the top 1000. Their numbers here represent their relative popularity in this list, not their actual rank in the master database. Have fun searching for the perfect name for your furry companion.

51 Most Popular Dog Names that End in “Y”

In order of popularity

1. Teddy
2. Poppy
3. Buddy
4. Bailey
5. Ruby
6. Daisy
7. Molly
8. Lily
9. Monty
10. Roxy
11. Toby
12. Marley
13. Murphy
14. Rocky
15. Tilly
16. Honey
17. Penny
18. Dolly
19. Lucy
20. Betty
21. Ozzy
22. Harry
23. Holly
24. Riley
25. Lucky
26. Sky
27. Chewy
28. Rudy
29. Joey
30. Rusty
31. Benny
32. Scooby
33. Sunny
34. Sandy
35. Rory
36. Cody
37. Snoopy
38. Oakley
39. Whiskey
40. Wally
41. Sydney
42. Brandy
43. Macy
44. Happy
45. Baby
46. Miley
47. Foxy
48. Gypsy
49. Brady
50. Hershey
51. Joy

10 Most Popular Female Dog Names that End with Y

1. Poppy
2. Ruby
3. Daisy
4. Molly
5. Lily
6. Roxy
7. Tilly
8. Honey
9. Penny
10. Dolly

10 Most Popular Male Dog Names that End with Y

1. Teddy
2. Buddy
3. Bailey
4. Monty
5. Toby
6. Marley
7. Murphy
8. Rocky
9. Ozzy
10. Harry

 

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Tips for Choosing a Dog Name

So how do you find the perfect name for your dog? Think about personality—yours AND theirs!

For example, in this list, there’s variety to fit any type of dog, from a sweet Toby waiting by your door in the morning, to a feisty Roxy hiding your slippers.

Don’t worry if you don’t stick to your chosen theme, either. The best dog names fit the individual dog and make you smile. Because dogs are part of our family, and their names reflect what’s important to us as well as our love for them.

For more inspiration and ideas, check out our lists: 

• The UK’s Most Unique Dog Names of 2021
• The Best Dog Names Starting With ‘A’
• The Best Dog Names Ending With ‘Y’
• The UK’s Most Popular Male Dog Names of 2021
• The Most Popular Springer Spaniel Names of 2021
• The Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names of 2021