Mittens

Mittens has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Mittens 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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Mittens is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Mittens was, in the past month, the 2532nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Mittens 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, Mittens was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Mittens is most adored in New Hampshire, North Carolina and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, Illinois and Indiana.

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

Most popular breeds named Mittens:

1. Shih Tzu
2. Pomeranian
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Basenji
5. German Shepherd

Mittens is found in these categories:

funny

Typically a cat moniker, this canine label sparks unexpected, humorous confusion.

winter

Mittens are often worn in cold, snowy weather, typically associated with dogs' paws.

spotted

Mittens evoke images of varied patterns, like those on a dappled pup.