Sheldon
Meaning
Famous shelter dog with a grumpy face who found a home.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ʃɛldən/
Traits associated with the name Sheldon:
Dogs named Sheldon tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Sheldon?
It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy the show "The Big Bang Theory". It also suggests that you have a fondness for quirky, intelligent characters.
Is Sheldon a good dog name?
Sheldon has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sheldon 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
Sheldon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Sheldon was, in the past month, the 1337th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Sheldon 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, Sheldon was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Sheldon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Sheldon is most adored in Delaware, Ohio and Washington.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Nevada and Minnesota.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sheldon.
Most popular breeds named Sheldon:
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Shih Tzu
- Labrador Retriever
- Beagle
- Dachshund
Sheldon is found in these categories:
funny
Plays off popular Big Bang Theory character's quirky, humorous personality.
grumpy
Sheldon mirrors a fussy, stubborn character from a popular sitcom.
nerdy
He's named after a Big Bang Theory physicist character.
cute
Big Bang Theory's nerdy charm makes this moniker adorably appealing for pups.
old-fashioned
Popular during the 70s, it echoes vintage sitcom "The Big Bang Theory".
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