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Scott

Male

Meaning

Person From Scotland

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/skΙ’t/

Traits associated with the name Scott:

Dogs named Scott tend to be loving, industrious, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Scott may suggest that you have a fondness for traditional names, or that you have a special connection to the name. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor or a playful attitude.

Is Scott a good dog name?

Scott is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Scott 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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Scott is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Scott was, in the past month, the 221st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Scott 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, Scott was viewed 139 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Scott is most adored in Pennsylvania, Washington and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Scott:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Leonberger
  3. Beagle
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Boxer

Scott is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from a Gaelic term meaning "Gaelic speaker".

Dog names like Scott:

Shawn
God Is Gracious
Shone
To fly
Shug
Loving, sweetheart, dear.
Sim
Short for Simon/Simeon.
Sarge
As in sargent.
Slink
walk stealthily
See more...
Scott dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (6)

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Scott (ParΓ‘, Brazil)
He is the name of my dog, he is mischievous, intelligent, playful, loving.
January 22, 2025 β—† Translated

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Scott (Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica)
The puppy was born yesterday, it is a very cute brown color and it is also restless, apparently it is thick and it is a very cute puppy, it was born strong and healthy
February 01, 2023 β—† Translated

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Fati (Mexico City, Mexico)
It's very cute, that's my puppy's name 😍
January 28, 2023 β—† Translated

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Person de escocia. (Bogota D.C., Colombia)
It's cute
June 25, 2022 β—† Translated

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Ronald Rodriguez (Lima, Peru)
Scott is the name of my dog: v
April 01, 2022 β—† Translated

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Es perfecto (Lima region, Peru)
I love that name for a dog, it's perfect and pretty
January 01, 2022 β—† Translated

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