Mary

Female

Meaning

Of The Sea/Bitter/Beloved

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛəri/

Traits associated with the name Mary:

Dogs named Mary tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Mary suggests that you have a strong appreciation for traditional names and may have a sentimental attachment to the name.

Is Mary a good dog name?

Mary 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. Mary 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

1,060
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638
New York City Dog Name Database
656
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mary was, in the past month, the 748th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Mary 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, Mary was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mary is most adored in Mississippi, North Dakota and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mary:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. American Pitbull Terrier
  3. Labrador Retriever
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Mary is found in these categories:

posh dog names
posh

Royalty often christens their canine companions with traditional human names.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes sweet, innocent charm reminiscent of nursery rhymes and classic literature.

biblical dog names
biblical

Derived from the mother of Jesus Christ in the Christian Bible.

winter dog names
winter

Associations with the biblical figure prominent during Christmas season inspire this canine moniker.

Dog names like Mary:

Pearl
Mia
Of The Sea Or Bitter
Diminutive Form Of Mildred Or Millicent
My Lady
Lady
Forgiveness.
Mary dog name meaning

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Meredith (Quintana Roo, Mexico)
It's a good name
October 12, 2022 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Mary as a dog name!