Sheldon
Male
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!
Sheldon is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Sheldon ranks #971 with users of PupNames.com.
- Sheldon ranks #1,070 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Sheldon ranks #1,804 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Sheldon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Most popular breeds named Sheldon:
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Shih Tzu
- Labrador Retriever
- Beagle
- Dachshund
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