Tabby

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

Tabby was, in the past month, the 1571st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Tabby 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, Tabby was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Tabby is most adored in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Tennessee and Iowa.

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

Most popular breeds named Tabby:

1. German Shepherd
2. Chow Chow
3. Beagle
4. Shiba Inu
5. Dachshund

Tabby is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes images of playful kittens, adding a whimsical charm to pooches.