Holden

Male

Meaning

From The Hollow In The Valley

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈhoʊldən/

Traits associated with the name Holden:

Dogs named Holden tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

That you have an appreciation for literature and may have a creative side. The name Holden is derived from the protagonist of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye.

Is Holden a good dog name?

Holden has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Holden 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

4,384
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Holden was, in the past month, the 3467th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Holden 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, Holden was viewed 38 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Holden:

  1. Golden Retriever
  2. Chinese Shar-Pei
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Pug
  5. Chihuahua

Holden is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Derived from Old English, means "deep valley" in geographical terms.

sassy dog names
sassy

Holden suggests a bold, cheeky pup with a rebellious streak.

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Holden dog name meaning

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