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Sugar

Unisex

Meaning

Sweet Crystal Spice

Origin

West-Indian

Pronunciation

/ˈʃʊɡər/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Sugar is a sweet name, literally! It's perfect for a dog with a sweet disposition or a coat as white as granulated sugar. It's a nod to the Sugar Pops cereal mascot, Sugar Bear, who was always cool and laid back. Plus, it's a classic name from the 60s, when Sugar & Spice was a hit song. Etymologically, 'sugar' comes from Sanskrit 'sharkara' meaning 'gravel' or 'sand', which is fitting for a dog who loves to dig. So, if you're looking for a name that's sweet, cool, and a little bit gritty, Sugar is a great choice!

Traits associated with the name Sugar:

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

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

Naming your dog Sugar suggests that you have a sweet and loving personality. You likely enjoy spending time with your pet and have a strong connection with them.

Is Sugar a good dog name?

Sugar has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sugar is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sugar was, in the past month, the 891st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Sugar 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, Sugar was viewed 75 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sugar is most adored in Indiana, New York and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Idaho, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Sugar is found in these categories:

cute

Sweetness and affection are often associated with endearing canine traits.

cuddly

Sweet, lovable, and brings joy like a spoonful of sugar.

brown

Sweet as candy and matching the color of caramel treats!

small

Sweet, tiny, and brings joy just like a spoonful of sugar.

dessert

Sweetness is often associated with treats and confections, making it a fitting moniker for a pet.

food

Sweet canine monikers often derive from delightful, edible treats.

fluffy

Sweet, soft, and white, just like a spoonful of the real stuff!

Dog names like Sugar:

Scooby

A famous cartoon canine sleuth

Scrappy

full of fighting spirit

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Skittles

a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins

Snickers

laugh quietly

Snuggles

position comfortably

Comments (2)

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Cyrus (Ohio, United States)

We adopted a red heeler named Sugar a little after Halloween. She already had that name, meaning we didn't pick it out, but it suits her fur color and patterns very well. She has a unique marking on her head, which is a white diamond. This name is adorable for female dogs. OUR Sugar is huge, but I think this name works best with smaller dogs.
February 06, 2022

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ClareT (Ohio, United States)

My husband was set on "Sugar" for our tiny, black and tan Cavalier mix. I think it sounds like a horse's name, but she is now known as Sugar Bear, Sugar Rae, Sugar Dog and of course, we constantly sing, Sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I love you...
January 20, 2022

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