Fly

Unisex

Meaning

To soar or to move at great speed. fly is a common name for working herding dogs.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/flaɪ/

Traits associated with the name Fly:

Dogs named Fly tend to be brave, loving, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor.

Is Fly a good dog name?

Fly is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Fly 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

2,641
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Fly was, in the past month, the 606th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Fly 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, Fly was viewed 69 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Fly is most adored in Minnesota, South Carolina and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Fly:

  1. Border Collie
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Australian Shepherd
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Chinese Shar-Pei

Famous dogs named Fly:

  • film icon A border collie named Fly played a role in the movie Babe.

Fly is found in these categories:

movie dog names
movie

A canine character in "Babe" shares this moniker.

energetic dog names
energetic

They're always moving, darting around like a buzzing insect.

famous dog names
famous

Popularized by the loyal Border Collie in "Babe".

Dog names like Fly:

Fly like a bird.
a stroke of luck
Beautiful
Explosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
Fortune, Luck
Sudden burst of flame or light
Fly dog name meaning

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