Copper

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

Copper was, in the past month, the 573rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Copper 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.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Copper was viewed 87 times, and liked 2 times.

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

Copper is most adored in Kentucky, Iowa and Michigan.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Copper:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Beagle
3. German Shepherd
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Chihuahua

• A bloodhound named Copper played a role in the movie The Fox and the Hound.
• A bloodhound named Copper played a role in the movie The Fox and the Hound.

Copper is found in these categories:

brown

Copper's hue matches a playful pup's chocolatey fur perfectly!

cute

Evokes warm, cuddly imagery, akin to Disney's hound in "Fox and Hound".

flower

Its hue resembles certain blossoms like marigolds or sunflowers.

country

Associations with rural activities like hunting and mining make it a rustic, outdoorsy choice.

cool

Evokes images of shiny pennies and famous canine detective, McGruff.

movie

He's a hound from Disney's "Fox and the Hound" animation.

famous

Disney's "The Fox and the Hound" features a hound named Copper.