Samantha

Samantha has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Samantha 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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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Samantha was, in the past month, the 334th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Samantha 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, Samantha was viewed 82 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Samantha is most adored in Delaware, Utah and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Colorado and South Carolina.

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

Most popular breeds named Samantha:

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

• A german shepherd named Samantha played a role in the movie I am Legend.

Samantha is found in these categories:

movie

She's named after the bewitching protagonist in TV show Bewitched.

famous

Popularized by bewitching TV character, resonates with pet owners globally.

old-fashioned

Popular during the 60s, thanks to Bewitched's leading lady.