Winky

Unisex

Meaning

Always sleeping.

Origin

Chinese

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪŋki/

Traits associated with the name Winky:

Dogs named Winky tend to be loving, affectionate, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and fun names.

Is Winky a good dog name?

Winky 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. Winky 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

1,616
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
1,332
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Winky was, in the past month, the 3042nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Winky 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, Winky was viewed 70 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Winky is most adored in North Dakota, California and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, District of Columbia and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Winky:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Rat Terrier
  4. Pekingese
  5. Miniature Pinscher

Famous dogs named Winky:

  • film icon A norwich terrier named Winky played a role in the movie Best in Show.

Winky is found in these categories:

lazy dog names
lazy

Winky suggests a dog that loves snoozing more than fetching!

famous dog names
famous

Popularized by J.K. Rowling's house-elf character in Harry Potter series.

movie dog names
movie

Featured in "The Secret Life of Pets" animated film.

Dog names like Winky:

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
Short for barnacle.
Grocery store chain.
Lovable wolf character.
Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
Order, harmony, beauty.
Winky dog name meaning

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Scott (Missouri, United States)
My female chiweenie Winky
January 25, 2024 ◆ Translated

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