Wylie

Male

Meaning

Clever, crafty; from the tricky river

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/waɪli/

Traits associated with the name Wylie:

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

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. Wylie is an unusual name for a dog, and it suggests that you have a playful and lighthearted attitude.

Is Wylie a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wylie was, in the past month, the 1022nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Wylie 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, Wylie was viewed 96 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Wylie is most adored in West Virginia, Montana and Hawaii.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Wylie:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Collie
  4. Pomeranian
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Famous dogs named Wylie:

  • film icon A bloodhound named Wylie played a role in the movie An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.

Wylie is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Harkens back to Wile E. Coyote's heyday in classic Looney Tunes.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes playful imagery, reminiscent of cartoon character Wile E. Coyote.

scottish dog names
scottish

A surname of Scottish origin meaning "crafty" or "beguiling".

Dog names like Wylie:

A common old man grumpy name
Army Ruler
Sherlock holmes smart sidekick.
Genuine, bold or brave
Home ruler
From The Sea Town
Wylie dog name meaning

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Loving (New Mexico, United States)
Nick name wy wy
April 09, 2022

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