Rodney

Male

Meaning

From the island in the swift river

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈrɒdni/

Traits associated with the name Rodney:

Dogs named Rodney tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Rodney suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Rodney a good dog name?

Rodney 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. Rodney 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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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
1,263
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rodney was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Rodney 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, Rodney was viewed 45 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Rodney is most adored in District of Columbia, Washington and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Massachusetts and Utah.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Rodney:

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

Famous dogs named Rodney:

  • comics icon A sheep dog named Rodney appeared in the comic book Trudy by Jerry Marcus.
  • film icon A doberman pinscher named Rodney played a role in the movie It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog.

Rodney is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Popular character in British sitcom "Only Fools and Horses".

posh dog names
posh

Hails from British aristocracy, echoing esteemed figures like Rodney Dangerfield.

Dog names like Rodney:

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Island Of Garlic
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Rodney dog name meaning

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