Doyle

Male

Meaning

Dark Foreigner

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔɪl/

Traits associated with the name Doyle:

Dogs named Doyle tend to be loving, good-natured, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes or other detective stories.

Is Doyle a good dog name?

Doyle 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. Doyle 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

2,754
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Doyle was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Doyle 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, Doyle was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Doyle is most adored in Massachusetts, California and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Arkansas and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Doyle:

  1. Pomeranian
  2. Boxer
  3. Rottweiler
  4. Corgi
  5. Labrador Retriever

Doyle is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "dark stranger".

badass dog names
badass

Strong, masculine, and unique, evoking images of mystery and adventure from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popularized in Victorian times, Sherlock Holmes' creator's surname.

Dog names like Doyle:

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
From Orsay In France
Beloved
Doyle dog name meaning

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