Dinky

Dinky 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. Dinky 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'

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

Dinky was, in the past month, the 1793rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Dinky 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, Dinky was viewed 72 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Dinky is most adored in Nevada, Mississippi and Kansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland.

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

Most popular breeds named Dinky:

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Dachshund
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Maltese

• A old english sheepdog named Dinky featured in the television show Dinky Dog.

Dinky is found in these categories:

unique

This moniker nods to a small, vintage British toy car brand.

famous

Popularized by cartoon canine sidekick in "Underdog" series.