Hershey

Hershey 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. Hershey 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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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Hershey is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Hershey was, in the past month, the 2184th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Hershey 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, Hershey was viewed 91 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Hershey is most adored in North Carolina, Hawaii and Pennsylvania.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Hershey:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. German Shepherd
4. Dachshund
5. Cocker Spaniel

Hershey is found in these categories:

unique

Inspired by a famous chocolate brand, it's sweetly unconventional for canines.

food

Named after a popular chocolate brand, it's a sweet canine moniker.

cute

Evokes sweetness and nostalgia, referencing a beloved chocolate brand.

dessert

This name is inspired by a popular chocolate brand.