Sue

Unisex

Meaning

Lily

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/suː/

Traits associated with the name Sue:

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

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

Naming your dog Sue suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you are a person who values individuality and likes to stand out from the crowd.

Is Sue a good dog name?

Sue is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sue 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

2,482
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
1,575
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sue was, in the past month, the 3617th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Sue 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, Sue was viewed 38 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sue is most adored in Kentucky, District of Columbia and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Washington and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sue:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. Bulldog
  4. German Shepherd
  5. Bull Terrier

Sue is found in these categories:

superhero dog names
superhero

She shares a moniker with invincible Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman.

unique dog names
unique

She's a canine Johnny Cash song, breaking gender norms with aplomb!

posh dog names
posh

Derived from aristocratic English roots, it's reminiscent of high society elegance.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popularized in past eras, notably by Johnny Cash's song "Boy Named Sue".

Dog names like Sue:

Stingy or pointed.
Soy
thin sauce made of fermented soy beans
Bright and shiny.
Leader, commander, governor of a province
Little battler
A famous cartoon canine sleuth
Sue dog name meaning

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