Nancy

Nancy 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. Nancy 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'

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

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

As of May 2025, Nancy 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, Nancy was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Nancy is most adored in North Dakota, Alabama and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Idaho, Tennessee and Michigan.

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

Most popular breeds named Nancy:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. American Staffordshire Terrier
5. Shih Tzu

Nancy is found in these categories:

curious

Nancy Drew, famous detective, inspires this name for inquisitive pups.

independent

The name's association with strong, self-reliant female figures in literature and history.

sassy

Nancy embodies a bold, cheeky spirit with a dash of playful mischief.