Dudley

Dudley 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. Dudley 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'

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

Dudley was, in the past month, the 2908th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Dudley 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, Dudley was viewed 74 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Dudley is most adored in South Dakota, Wisconsin and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Florida and Indiana.

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

Most popular breeds named Dudley:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Dachshund
4. Jack Russell Terrier
5. Beagle

• A dog named Dudley featured in the television show T.U.F.F. Puppy.

Dudley is found in these categories:

british

A town in England and a character in Harry Potter series.

cute

Evokes a lovable, bumbling character from Harry Potter series.

old-fashioned

Popular during Victorian times, it's rarely heard in modern dog parks.