Jennings
Meaning
Family Of (Little) John
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛnɪŋz/
Traits associated with the name Jennings:
Dogs named Jennings tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Jennings?
Naming your dog Jennings suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of tradition and appreciate the past.
Is Jennings a good dog name?
Jennings has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Jennings 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
Jennings is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Jennings was, in the past month, the 5464th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Jennings 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, Jennings was viewed 18 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Jennings's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Jennings is most adored in Ohio, Washington and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, New Jersey and Missouri.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jennings.
Most popular breeds named Jennings:
- Jack Russell Terrier
Jennings is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Harkens back to Victorian times, like a butler in a Brontë novel.
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