Thurston
Meaning
Thor's Stone
Origin
British
Pronunciation
/ˈθɜːrstən/
Traits associated with the name Thurston:
Dogs named Thurston tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Thurston?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy the unexpected. Thurston is an unusual name for a dog, so it suggests that you like to think outside the box and have a creative spirit.
Is Thurston a good dog name?
Thurston has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Thurston 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
Thurston is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Thurston was, in the past month, the 4180th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Thurston 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, Thurston was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Thurston's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Thurston is most adored in Michigan, Wisconsin and Washington.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Virginia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Thurston.
Most popular breeds named Thurston:
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Basenji
- Pekingese
- Doberman Pinscher
- Catahoula Leopard Dog
Thurston is found in these categories:
british
Associated with a popular English surname and geographical locations.
old-fashioned
Popularized in the 60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island", it screams vintage charm.
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