Dobby

Male

Meaning

Loyal house elf.

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒbi/

Traits associated with the name Dobby:

Dogs named Dobby tend to be loving, hard-working, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Dobby suggests that you are a fan of the Harry Potter series. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique and memorable name.

Is Dobby a good dog name?

Dobby 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. Dobby 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

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1,201
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dobby was, in the past month, the 276th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Dobby 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.

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

In the past week, Dobby was viewed 117 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Dobby is most adored in District of Columbia, Washington and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Vermont, Virginia and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Dobby:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Doberman Pinscher
  3. Pug
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Poodle

Dobby is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Associated with a house-elf character in British Harry Potter series.

Dog names like Dobby:

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From Donald or Donovan; brown, chief or noble.
Dobby dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Dobby (Coquimbo Region, Chile)
My dog is a German Shepherd I wasn't surprised not to find him in the first 5 JAJAKBS
April 05, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Leo (Arequipa, Peru)
I have a dog named Dobby and it's a poodle but I didn't name it by searching the internet it just came to mind
March 22, 2023 ◆ Translated

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