Folly
Meaning
Foolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈfɒli/
Traits associated with the name Folly:
Dogs named Folly tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with beauty, companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Folly?
Naming your dog Folly suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.
Is Folly a good dog name?
Folly 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. Folly 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
Folly is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Folly was, in the past month, the 1374th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Folly 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, Folly was viewed 63 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Folly's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Folly is most adored in Missouri, Georgia and Massachusetts.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Illinois and Oklahoma.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Folly.
Folly is found in these categories:
playful
The term refers to foolishness or lack of good sense, humorously implying the dog's potential for silly antics.
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