Paisley

Unisex

Meaning

Church

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪzli/

Traits associated with the name Paisley:

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

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

Naming your dog Paisley suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have an appreciation for the beauty of the paisley pattern.

Is Paisley a good dog name?

Paisley 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. Paisley 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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Naming your dog Paisley is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Paisley was, in the past month, the 624th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Paisley 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, Paisley was viewed 101 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Paisley is most adored in Vermont, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, Arkansas and Rhode Island.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Paisley:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Scottish Terrier
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Dachshund

Paisley is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

A town in Scotland and a traditional textile pattern.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes charming patterns and nods to 60s bohemian chic.

country dog names
country

Named after a popular pattern in western-style clothing and Brad Paisley, a famous American singer-songwriter.

Dog names like Paisley:

Pet form of margaret, meaning pearl
A computer book.
Solid as rock
Latin american for a bitter lady
From The Flower
an American Indian infant
Paisley dog name meaning

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Addy (Nebraska, United States)
Omg it is a very good name my dog is named that she is a black mouth cur. Very sweet.
February 25, 2023

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(Virginia, United States)
iI named my dog paisley and she is a sighthound a hound
August 09, 2022

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