Clifford

Clifford has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Clifford 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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Naming your dog Clifford is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Clifford was, in the past month, the 555th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Clifford is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Clifford was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Clifford is most adored in New Hampshire, Maine and Mississippi.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Clifford:

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Chow Chow
5. Poodle

• A vizsla named Clifford was a character in the book Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell.
• A labrador retriever named Clifford featured in the television show Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Clifford is found in these categories:

funny

Red, oversized canine from children's literature sparks humor and nostalgia.

british

Associated with a prominent noble family and a popular children's book.

big

Clifford evokes images of a towering, red, friendly canine.

old-fashioned

Popularized in mid-20th century literature, its usage has since declined.

famous

Star of a beloved children's book series, he's a big red canine.

cute

Red, oversized, lovable canine from children's literature sets this standard.