Terrance

Male

Meaning

Soft, tender

Origin

Roman

Pronunciation

/təˈræns/

Alt. Spellings

Terence

Traits associated with the name Terrance:

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

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

Naming your dog Terrance suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Terrance a good dog name?

Terrance 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. Terrance 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

3,613
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Terrance was, in the past month, the 5297th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Terrance 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, Terrance was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Terrance is most adored in Nevada, District of Columbia and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Terrance:

  1. Poodle

Terrance is found in these categories:

posh dog names
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Hails from aristocratic English roots, echoing refined sophistication and upper-class charm.

Dog names like Terrance:

God Is Good
Derived From Victoria Triumphant.
Divine Gift
Irish for beautiful/handsome poet
A bone.
A Twin
Terrance dog name meaning

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Donna-Marie (England, United Kingdom)
I’m getting a black mini schnauzer I’m calling him Terence after my dad who has just passed away
March 21, 2024

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