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Dinah

Female

Meaning

Judged; vindicated.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪnə/

Traits associated with the name Dinah:

Dogs named Dinah tend to be loving, loyal, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Dinah suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Dinah is the name of the beloved pet in the classic novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. It also suggests that you have a sense of whimsy and a love of animals.

Is Dinah a good dog name?

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

2,180

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dinah was, in the past month, the 4522nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Dinah 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, Dinah was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Dinah is most adored in Louisiana, Florida and Indiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Famous dogs named Dinah:

A dachshund named Dinah played a role in the movie Mickey Mouse.

Dinah is found in these categories:

spiritual

Derived from Hebrew, often associated with a biblical figure, Jacob's daughter, symbolizing judgement and vindication.

Dog names like Dinah:

Dana

Generosity.

Dulia

Veneration or respect paid to the saints and angels.

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Dallas

From The Meadow Dwelling

Daphne

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Darla

Dear, Loved One

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