Darling

Darling has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Darling isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Darling is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Darling was, in the past month, the 2570th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Darling 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, Darling was viewed 73 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Darling is most adored in North Dakota, Michigan and Utah.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Iowa and Florida.

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

Most popular breeds named Darling:

1. Chihuahua
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. Bichon Frise
4. Pomeranian
5. Dachshund

• A cairn terrier named Darling played a role in the movie Shall We Dance.

Darling is found in these categories:

cuddly

Sweet, lovable pups melt hearts, just like a darling does.

british

Common term of endearment in British English, often used affectionately.