Dog Names > Monty

Monty

Male

Meaning

Mountain belonging to the ruler

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒnti/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Monty, a name with royal British roots, is a top-notch choice for your canine companion. It's like naming your dog after Monty Python, the legendary comedy troupe, ensuring a life filled with laughter and absurdly funny walks. Or think Field Marshal Montgomery, a dog named Monty is destined to be a leader, a strategic genius in fetch games. Plus, it's short, snappy, and easy for dogs to recognize. So, if you want your dog to exude a blend of British charm, comedic genius, and military strategy, Monty is the perfect name.

Traits associated with the name Monty:

Dogs named Monty tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Monty suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Monty a good dog name?

Monty 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. Monty 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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Naming your dog Monty is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Monty was, in the past month, the 258th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Monty 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.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Monty was viewed 159 times, and liked 3 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Monty is most adored in Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Monty:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Dachshund
  5. Maltese

Famous dogs named Monty:

  • film icon A dog named Monty played a role in the movie The Hidden Room.

Monty is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes playful charm, reminiscent of comedic legend Monty Python.

posh dog names
posh

Royalty and aristocracy often favor this moniker for their canine companions.

british dog names
british

Associated with popular British TV host, Monty Don, and Python comedy group.

Dog names like Monty:

Mickey
Who Is Like God?
Milo
Soldier, or merciful
Murphy
Descendant of a sea warrior
Alfie
Counselor
Archie
Genuine, bold or brave
Harry
Home ruler
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Monty dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (5)

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Rhonda (Florida, United States)
Our dog is Monte. Short for Monterey.
January 03, 2024

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My dog name is Monty ♥️ (Punjab, Pakistan)
My dog name is Monty ♥️
February 19, 2023

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Sophia (Virginia, United States)
My dog's name is also Monty! He is a Cavachon.
June 27, 2022

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Sharon (New Jersey, United States)
My dog’s name.
February 09, 2022

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Abigail (England, United Kingdom)
My dog is called Monty 😂 I absolutely love the name
January 01, 2022

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