Doug

Male

Meaning

Diminutive Form Of Douglas

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/dʌɡ/

Traits associated with the name Doug:

Dogs named Doug tend to be loving, strong-willed, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Doug suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Doug a good dog name?

Doug is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Doug 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,388
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of December 2024, Doug 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, Doug was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Doug is most adored in New Jersey, New York and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Oregon and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Doug:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Doberman Pinscher
  5. English Springer Spaniel

Famous dogs named Doug:

  • television icon A chihuahua named Doug featured in the television show The Sarah Silverman Program.

Doug is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Commonly used as a male first name in the UK.

Dog names like Doug:

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Doug dog name meaning

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