Dorsey

Male

Meaning

From Orsay In France

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːrsi/

Traits associated with the name Dorsey:

Dogs named Dorsey tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for jazz music, as Dorsey is a common surname among jazz musicians.

Is Dorsey a good dog name?

Dorsey 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. Dorsey 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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2,998
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3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dorsey was, in the past month, the 6019th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Dorsey 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, Dorsey was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Dorsey is most adored in Georgia, North Carolina and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Dorsey:

  1. Jack Russell Terrier
  2. Poodle

Dorsey is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Echoes of yesteryears, harking back to famed bandleader Tommy Dorsey's era.

Dog names like Dorsey:

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From Donald or Donovan; brown, chief or noble.
From the people's meadow
Beloved
Dark Foreigner
Right-handed, skilled
Dorsey dog name meaning

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