Cathy

Cathy 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. Cathy 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'

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

Cathy was, in the past month, the 5251st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Cathy 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, Cathy was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Cathy is most adored in Virginia, Maryland and Colorado.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Cathy:

1. German Shepherd
2. Corgi
3. Chihuahua
4. Boston Terrier
5. Cocker Spaniel

Cathy is found in these categories:

independent

The name's association with strong, self-reliant characters in literature and popular culture.