Murdoch

Male

Meaning

British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈmɜːrdɒk/

Traits associated with the name Murdoch:

Dogs named Murdoch tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Murdoch suggests that you have an appreciation for classic literature and a fondness for the detective genre. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Murdoch a good dog name?

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

4,348
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Murdoch was, in the past month, the 6511th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Murdoch 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, Murdoch was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Murdoch is most adored in New York, California and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, New Jersey and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Murdoch:

  1. Boxer
  2. Doberman Pinscher
  3. American Pitbull Terrier

Murdoch is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "sea protector" or "mariner".

Dog names like Murdoch:

Great stream
From The Sea Town
Son of Hugh/Gaelic.
Who Is Like God?
From The Moor Town
"Gift of God" (or "God's Gift")
Murdoch dog name meaning

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