Wednesday

Unisex

Meaning

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

Traits associated with the name Wednesday:

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

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

Naming your dog Wednesday suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you may have an affinity for the classic novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, in which the character of Jim names his dog Wednesday.

Is Wednesday a good dog name?

Wednesday has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Wednesday 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

2,751
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1,070
New York City Dog Name Database
1,166
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wednesday was, in the past month, the 2150th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Wednesday 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, Wednesday was viewed 105 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Wednesday is most adored in North Dakota, Louisiana and New York.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Wednesday is found in these categories:

spooky dog names
spooky

Named after a character from a famously eerie family in pop culture, Addams Family.

Dog names like Wednesday:

The first woman in greek mythology
Dark Black-wooded Tree
Bright and shiny.
Bright, Sweet
From The Willow Grove
Lily
Wednesday dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Paul (England, United Kingdom)
It's a great name but I could be biased as I support sheffield wednesday
October 30, 2023

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Torii (Indiana, United States)
Hey we are getting a puppy and my sister is obsessed with the show Wednesday but i just dont know a nickname around her name
April 20, 2023

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