Jolly

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

Jolly was, in the past month, the 2018th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Jolly 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, Jolly was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Jolly is most adored in Alabama, Indiana and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, New Mexico and Nebraska.

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

Most popular breeds named Jolly:

1. Poodle
2. German Shepherd
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Lhasa Apso
5. Maltese

Jolly is found in these categories:

playful

The term signifies cheerfulness and high spirits, often associated with playful behavior.

winter

This name reflects the cheerful spirit often associated with holiday season.