Hurley

Male

Meaning

Brave sea warrior.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈhɜːli/

Traits associated with the name Hurley:

Dogs named Hurley tend to be loving, strong-willed, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Hurley suggests that you are a fan of the TV show Lost, which featured a character named Hurley. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name.

Is Hurley a good dog name?

Hurley 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. Hurley 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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1,221
New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hurley was, in the past month, the 3025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Hurley 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, Hurley was viewed 66 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hurley is most adored in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Hurley is found in these categories:

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Hurley means "sea tide", perfect for a pooch with a big wave-like belly!

Dog names like Hurley:

Happy, silly, goofy, fun.
Wise warthog friend.
Vegetable shortening product.
Waffle breakfast food.
Large or important person.
an American infantryman in World War I
Hurley dog name meaning

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