Sophie

Female

Meaning

Wisdom

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒfi/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Sophie, a name fit for a queen, or in this case, a canine queen! Derived from the Greek word for wisdom, it's perfect for your intelligent fur-baby. Plus, it's the name of the Countess of Wessex, so it's got a royal touch. Remember Sophie from "Mamma Mia!"? Your dog might not break into ABBA songs, but she'll surely dance her way into your heart. And let's not forget Sophie Turner, aka Sansa Stark, a lady who knows how to rule. So, if you want a dog that's wise, regal, and maybe a little bit sassy, Sophie is the pawfect choice!

Traits associated with the name Sophie:

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

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

That you have a fondness for the name Sophie and likely have a strong connection to the name. It could also suggest that you are a loyal and loving person, as dogs are often seen as symbols of loyalty and love.

Is Sophie a good dog name?

Sophie 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. Sophie is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sophie is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Sophie outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sophie was, in the past month, the 458th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Sophie 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, Sophie was viewed 137 times, and liked 5 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sophie is most adored in North Dakota, Indiana and North Carolina.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sophie:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Poodle

Famous dogs named Sophie:

  • comics icon A labrador retriever named Sophie appeared in the comic book Dog eat Doug by Brian Anderson.

Sophie is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes French elegance, popularized by princesses and sweet-natured fictional characters.

french dog names
french

A popular French female name, often linked to wisdom.

greek dog names
greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "wisdom".

posh dog names
posh

Derived from Greek royalty, it's favored by high society and celebrities.

traditional dog names
traditional

Popular for centuries, this moniker hails from Greek meaning "wisdom".

british dog names
british

Popular in UK, derived from Greek, meaning wisdom.

Dog names like Sophie:

Princess
Star
Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Daphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
a woman of refinement
Sophie dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (3)

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Judy Sherick (Texas, United States)
When we adopted our first Sophie she was named after another dog named Sophie that bit someone and I worked on that lawsuit defending the owner. We both cried when she had to put her Sophie to sleep, so I named our Yorkie that. After our Sophie passed from cancer, we got another rescued Yorkie we named Sophie 2 who later passed from Kidney failure. We will be looking for Sophie 3 next year to replace them. Both great dogs, affectionate and intelligent.... We miss them both, its tough...
May 25, 2024

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Adrianna (Florida, United States)
I think Sophie is an adorable name and I know someone who has a dog named Sophie and that’s Mrs Hannah, she owns a border collie named Sophie and I think she reminds me of aunt Megan’s collie, blue.
February 16, 2024

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Greg harvey (Indiana, United States)
I have a black pit bull named sophie she is very affection
February 08, 2023

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