Dog Names > Kitty

Kitty

Female

Meaning

Pure

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪti/

Traits associated with the name Kitty:

Dogs named Kitty tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

It could say that you are a creative person who likes to think outside the box and come up with unique names for your pets. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun with your pets.

Is Kitty a good dog name?

Kitty 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. Kitty 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

1,386

686

New York City Dog Name Database

594

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kitty was, in the past month, the 334th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Kitty 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, Kitty was viewed 80 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Kitty is most adored in Delaware, New York and Missouri.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Kitty is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popular during the 19th century, it's rarely chosen for modern pooches.

animal

Ironically, dog owners often choose this feline moniker for their pups.

Dog names like Kitty:

Kayla

Beloved Or Who Is Like God?

Kiki

Short For Names Beginning With K

Kinley

Fair Haired Viking

Kira

Black

Kiwi

fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh

Kaia

Pure

Comments (2)

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Adrianna (Nevada, United States)

Kitty is a great name for a small dog or even a dog who acts like a cat but cats are sometimes called kitties, I think of kitty is more of a cat name just like Bella and Luna my two favorite names.
August 03, 2024

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Kitty (Distrito Federal, Venezuela)

I love kitty even though it's a cat in English, I love it for a very cute dog and I won't change my decision to call her KITTY 🐶🎀
July 04, 2023 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Kitty as a dog name!