Skippy

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

Skippy was, in the past month, the 760th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Skippy 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, Skippy was viewed 103 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Skippy is most adored in Rhode Island, Illinois and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, North Carolina and District of Columbia.

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

Most popular breeds named Skippy:

1. Chihuahua
2. German Shepherd
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Poodle
5. Jack Russell Terrier

• A wire fox terrier named Skippy played a role in the movie Midnight Alibi.

Skippy is found in these categories:

playful

The name's bouncy, energetic sound and association with skipping or jumping.