Sissy

Female

Meaning

Diminutive Form Of Cecilia

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪsi/

Traits associated with the name Sissy:

Dogs named Sissy tend to be loving, good-natured, brave, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Sissy suggests that you have a playful and lighthearted personality. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to your pet and that you are a loving and caring pet owner.

Is Sissy a good dog name?

Sissy 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. Sissy 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

710
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1,294
New York City Dog Name Database
312
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sissy was, in the past month, the 220th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sissy 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, Sissy was viewed 153 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sissy is most adored in Connecticut, District of Columbia and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Utah and Illinois.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sissy:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Poodle
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. Pomeranian

Sissy is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of sweet, petite pups with playful, endearing personalities.

badass dog names
badass

Contrasts traditional feminine connotations with unexpected strength and resilience, creating a unique, memorable identity.

Dog names like Sissy:

With a lot of attitude.
Queen of sheba.
Diminutive Form Of Stephanie
Princess
Mountain
Wisdom
Sissy dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Sally Klein (England, United Kingdom)
Awful. Sissy has a fetish connotation.
February 07, 2024

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mY DOG IS NAMED SISSY (Arkansas, United States)
I THINK I LIKE THE NAME
December 31, 2021

Let us know what you think of Sissy as a dog name!