Riley

Unisex

Meaning

Small stream

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪli/

Alt. Spellings

Rylee

Traits associated with the name Riley:

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

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

That you have a fondness for the name Riley and that you likely have a strong connection to the name. It could also suggest that you are a loyal and loving person, as dogs are often seen as symbols of loyalty and love.

Is Riley a good dog name?

Riley 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. Riley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Riley is found in these categories:

Popularity

  • Riley ranks #402 with users of PupNames.com.
  • Riley ranks #39 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
  • Riley ranks #81 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

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

In the past week, Riley was viewed 149 times, and liked 5 times.

Most popular breeds named Riley:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Golden Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Australian Shepherd

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Famous dogs named Riley:

  • comics icon A dog named Riley appeared in the comic book Biff & Riley by Jeff Payden.

Dog names like Riley:

English town name.
Dawn
Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer
Sigourney weaver's character.
Inspired by Rocky Balboa.
Always slow-moving.
Riley dog name meaning

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