Theodore

Theodore 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. Theodore 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Theodore was, in the past month, the 2681st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Theodore 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, Theodore was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Theodore is most adored in North Dakota, Georgia and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maryland, Illinois and Indiana.

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

Most popular breeds named Theodore:

1. Pug
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chow Chow
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Cocker Spaniel

Theodore is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Harkens back to Roosevelt era, less common in modern canine naming trends.