Tobias

Male

Meaning

God Is Good

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/təʊˈbaɪəs/

Traits associated with the name Tobias:

Dogs named Tobias tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Tobias suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature or have a fondness for old-fashioned names.

Is Tobias a good dog name?

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

1,081
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New York City Dog Name Database
1,434
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tobias was, in the past month, the 1118th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Tobias 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, Tobias was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tobias is most adored in Maryland, New Jersey and Tennessee.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Tobias:

  1. American Staffordshire Terrier
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Australian Shepherd
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. Labrador Retriever

Famous dogs named Tobias:

  • comics icon A dog named Tobias appeared in the comic book Spike and Suzy by Willy Vandersteen.
  • comics icon A brown with long ears and very large feet named Tobias appeared in the comic book Jommeke by Jef Nys.

Tobias is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Harkens back to biblical times, predating even Lassie's heyday!

british dog names
british

Commonly used in British literature and religious contexts.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes a cuddly teddy bear, thanks to Tobias Fünke from "Arrested Development".

Dog names like Tobias:

God Is Good
Softener Of Cloth
One Who Tailors Clothes
The Third
Lathe Worker
Tile Maker
Tobias dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (1)

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My dog is named Tobias and I love the name
April 26, 2024

Let us know what you think of Tobias as a dog name!