Grimsby
Meaning
Fishing port town.
Origin
Anglo-Saxon
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɪmzbi/
Traits associated with the name Grimsby:
Dogs named Grimsby tend to be loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Grimsby?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic literature. Grimsby is a character from the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.
Is Grimsby a good dog name?
Grimsby 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. Grimsby 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
Grimsby is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Grimsby was, in the past month, the 2018th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Grimsby 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.
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, Grimsby was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Grimsby's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Grimsby is most adored in Idaho, Wyoming and Connecticut.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Illinois and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Grimsby.
Grimsby is found in these categories:
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Hailing from a British seaport town, this moniker oozes maritime charm.
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