Bugsy

Bugsy 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. Bugsy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Bugsy was, in the past month, the 3080th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Bugsy 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, Bugsy was viewed 77 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Bugsy is most adored in South Carolina, Arizona and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Maryland and Connecticut.

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

Most popular breeds named Bugsy:

1. American Pitbull Terrier
2. Chihuahua
3. German Shepherd
4. Pug
5. Boston Terrier

Bugsy is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes images of cuddly gangsters from old Hollywood films.

badass

Evokes images of notorious gangster Bugsy Siegel, suggesting a tough, fearless, and rebelliously cool canine.