Thornton
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
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 4693rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Thornton is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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 22 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 Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Texas and Nebraska.
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
Hails from Victorian times, rarely heard in modern dog parks!
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