Thornton

Male

Meaning

From The Thorny Town

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈθɔːntən/

Traits associated with the name Thornton:

Dogs named Thornton tend to be loving, industrious, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Thornton suggests that you have a fondness for classic, traditional names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Thornton a good dog name?

Thornton has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Thornton 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

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Thornton was, in the past month, the 6592nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Thornton 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, Thornton was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Thornton is most adored in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Thornton is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Hails from Victorian times, rarely heard in modern dog parks!

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Thornton dog name meaning

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