McKay

Male

Meaning

"Son of fire"

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/mɛkɑɪ/

Traits associated with the name McKay:

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

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names, and that you may have a strong connection to the name McKay.

Is McKay a good dog name?

McKay 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. McKay 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

McKay was, in the past month, the 5946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, McKay 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, McKay was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

McKay is most adored in Wisconsin, North Carolina and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, New York and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named McKay:

  1. Beagle
  2. Akita Breed

McKay is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Originates from Gaelic surname MacAoidh, meaning "son of fire".

Dog names like McKay:

From The Sea Town
Son of Hugh/Gaelic.
Brave, loyal, protector.
Scottish clan surname.
"Beloved Friend" (or "Beloved One")
Mighty protector/protector of strength
McKay dog name meaning

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