Helen

Female

Meaning

Light

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/hɛlən/

Traits associated with the name Helen:

Dogs named Helen tend to be loving, industrious, and affectionate. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor.

Is Helen a good dog name?

Helen has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Helen 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

3,631
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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
1,364
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Helen was, in the past month, the 5538th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Helen 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, Helen was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Helen is most adored in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, North Carolina and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Helen:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. American Staffordshire Terrier
  4. Beagle
  5. Boxer

Helen is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1920s, it's now more associated with Greek mythology.

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Helen dog name meaning

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