Marilyn

Female

Meaning

Combination Of Mary And Lynn

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/məˈrɪlɪn/

Traits associated with the name Marilyn:

Dogs named Marilyn tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for classic beauty and style.

Is Marilyn a good dog name?

Marilyn has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Marilyn 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

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New York City Dog Name Database
1,287
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Marilyn was, in the past month, the 2161st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Marilyn 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, Marilyn was viewed 75 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Marilyn is most adored in Hawaii, Kansas and Arkansas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Marilyn:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Poodle
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Dalmatian

Marilyn is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Echoes classic Hollywood glamour, recalling Monroe's iconic legacy.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes sweetness and charm, reminiscent of Hollywood's iconic blonde bombshell.

Dog names like Marilyn:

Song Tune
Lovable
Pearl
Song Thrush
Diminutive Form Of Mildred Or Millicent
Bee
Marilyn dog name meaning

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