Muriel

Muriel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Muriel 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Muriel was, in the past month, the 2430th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Muriel 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, Muriel was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Muriel is most adored in Washington, New York and Georgia.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Muriel:

1. Bulldog
2. Pomeranian
3. Golden Retriever

Muriel is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Peaked in popularity during the 1920s, evoking vintage charm.

irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "bright sea", often used in Irish folklore.