Betty

Female

Meaning

Lazy girl.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛti/

Traits associated with the name Betty:

Dogs named Betty tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Betty?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and fun names. It also suggests that you are creative and have a playful personality.

Is Betty a good dog name?

Betty has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Betty isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Naming your dog Betty is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Betty was, in the past month, the 458th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Betty is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Betty was viewed 149 times, and liked 3 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Betty's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Betty is most adored in Kansas, Rhode Island and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Delaware, Tennessee and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Betty.

Most popular breeds named Betty:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Boxer
  5. American Pitbull Terrier

Betty is found in these categories:

calm dog names
calm

Betty sounds gentle, soothing and brings peace, perfect for mellow pups.

funny dog names
funny

Humor arises from its association with classic sitcom characters.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes vintage charm, reminiscent of classic comic sweetheart, Betty Boop.

lazy dog names
lazy

Betty rhymes with "settee", a favorite lounging spot for pooches.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1930s, this canine moniker echoes vintage Hollywood glamour.

Dog names like Betty:

Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Beautiful
Bringer Of Joy
God Is My Oath
Bea
Happy
From buffy the vampire slayer television series.
Betty dog name meaning

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