Monkey

Monkey 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. Monkey isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Monkey was, in the past month, the 2724th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Monkey 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, Monkey was viewed 73 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Monkey is most adored in Rhode Island, West Virginia and Michigan.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Monkey:

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Pomeranian
4. German Shepherd
5. Boxer

Monkey is found in these categories:

animal

Pooches named after primates reflect playful, mischievous canine personalities.

playful

Associations with mischievous, energetic behavior and curiosity often attributed to primates.