Shorty

Shorty 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. Shorty isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Shorty was, in the past month, the 1300th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Shorty 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, Shorty was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Shorty is most adored in Arkansas, Indiana and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Nevada and Delaware.

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

Most popular breeds named Shorty:

1. Chihuahua
2. Dachshund
3. German Shepherd
4. American Pitbull Terrier
5. Cocker Spaniel

• A siberian husky named Shorty played a role in the movie Eight Below.

Shorty is found in these categories:

small

Shorty suits pint-sized pups because it means not tall or long.