Grady

Male

Meaning

Descendant of the noble or illustrious one

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈɡreɪdi/

Traits associated with the name Grady:

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

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

Naming your dog Grady suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and are likely to be a devoted pet owner.

Is Grady a good dog name?

Grady 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. Grady 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

1,113
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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
1,201
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Grady was, in the past month, the 746th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Grady 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, Grady was viewed 71 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Grady is most adored in Maine, North Carolina and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Mississippi, Idaho and Tennessee.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Grady:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Australian Shepherd
  3. Poodle
  4. Standard Schnauzer
  5. American Staffordshire Terrier

Grady is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during the 19th century, it's rooted in Irish ancestry.

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning noble or illustrious.

country dog names
country

Grady is often associated with rural areas and Southern American culture.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of playful pups, thanks to "Sanford and Son" character.

Dog names like Grady:

Farmer, worker of the Earth
From Gordon, Scotland
Genuine, bold or brave
Son Of My Right Hand
Son Of My Right Hand
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)
Grady dog name meaning

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Tera Nadeau (California, United States)
Love it!
May 23, 2022

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