Spanky

Unisex

Meaning

Playful, mischievous child.

Origin

Slang

Pronunciation

/spæŋki/

Traits associated with the name Spanky:

Dogs named Spanky tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Spanky a good dog name?

Spanky 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. Spanky 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'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Spanky was, in the past month, the 782nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Spanky 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, Spanky was viewed 132 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Spanky is most adored in Idaho, Alabama and New Jersey.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Spanky:

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

Spanky is found in these categories:

playful dog names
playful

The name evokes a sense of mischief and fun, reminiscent of childhood antics and playful behavior.

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Spanky dog name meaning

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