Shirley

Female

Meaning

Bright Meadow

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɜːrli/

Traits associated with the name Shirley:

Dogs named Shirley tend to be loving, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

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

Is Shirley a good dog name?

Shirley 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. Shirley 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

3,212
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
889
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shirley was, in the past month, the 5946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Shirley 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, Shirley was viewed 119 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shirley is most adored in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shirley:

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

Shirley is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1930s, it's now more associated with classic Hollywood starlets.

british dog names
british

Popular British name, often associated with acclaimed author Charlotte Bronte's novel.

Dog names like Shirley:

Princess
Star
God's Helmet
Forest
Red
Wisdom
Shirley dog name meaning

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