Scully

Female

Meaning

A curious detective character from the X Files

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈskʌli/

Traits associated with the name Scully:

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

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

It suggests that you are a fan of the popular television show The X-Files, which featured a character named Dana Scully. It may also suggest that you admire the intelligence and strength of the character.

Is Scully a good dog name?

Scully 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. Scully 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Scully was, in the past month, the 852nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Scully 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, Scully was viewed 67 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Scully is most adored in Oregon, Massachusetts and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Illinois and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Scully:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Boxer
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Chow Chow

Scully is found in these categories:

curious dog names
curious

Scully loves sniffing out mysteries, just like her X-Files namesake!

Dog names like Scully:

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Scully dog name meaning

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