Cedric

Male

Meaning

English ???“ chief

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛdrɪk/

Traits associated with the name Cedric:

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

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

Naming your dog Cedric suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Cedric a good dog name?

Cedric has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Cedric 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

1,692
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cedric was, in the past month, the 2738th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Cedric 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, Cedric was viewed 42 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Cedric is most adored in Iowa, Colorado and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Cedric:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Chinese Shar-Pei
  3. Dachshund
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. German Shepherd

Cedric is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in "Ivanhoe".

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Hails from medieval times, rarely heard outside Hogwarts these days!

posh dog names
posh

Hailing from Old English nobility, it screams Downton Abbey canine chic.

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Cerdic, an old Irish king's name.

Dog names like Cedric:

One who transports goods by cart or wagon.
A Fortress, Camp
From the ford by the cliff
Diminutive Form Of Nicholas
Charles darwin, great scientific discoverer
Descendent Of Hound, Desire
Cedric dog name meaning

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Cedrick (Alabama, United States)
I would like to name my siberian husky after me....cedrick Give me some ideas, please!!!
March 22, 2023

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