Introduction
Dog Names Ending in 'y' in Pop Culture
Most any dog lover would immediately think of the famous Beagle, Snoopy, when they think of a name that ends in "y"! Snoopy is iconic, classic, and many people’s favorite dog. Snoopy was introduced in the comic strip, Peanuts, in 1950. He was introduced as a puppy carrying a flower, and Patty watered him as he was carrying it! He was a tiny puppy then, and throughout the years Snoopy developed like any dog would in size and in his face.
Snoopy was not only entertaining because of his cute little hound-dog face and body, but because of his personality! He had the most expressive facial expressions, and even though the Beagle couldn’t talk, you could always tell what he was saying. He had a strong personality, and when things seemed to be going downhill fast, he always found a way to make everything work out.
Snoopy was featured in the Peanuts comic strip, by Charles Schultz, until February of 2000. The comic strip was certainly not the stand-alone Snoopy entertainment; The Peanuts Gang and Snoopy had several movies – mostly holiday movies – and other special edition published works. Books, film, plays, and other events featured the Beagle.
Snoopy had a lot of likes and dislikes. He was very fond of pizza, popcorn, and root beer. His dislikes were coconut candy and tall weeds. Snoopy also very much disliked icicles on his red doghouse! He loved his naps and being very lazy as well!
Snoopy's sidekick was a cute yellow bird named Woodstock. They did many tasks together, played together, and even argued about things. But in the end they were very close friends. Charlie Brown was his loyal owner as the comic strip took hold, although Lila was his first owner. He was also very fond of Rerun, who appeared a little later in the comic strip. Snoopy had a lot of humans who liked him very much!
Snoopy still is very much alive in the hearts of Peanuts fans today. You may find yourself watching the Peanut's Christmas movie around the holidays, and it never disappoints. Peanuts' holiday movies are a real hit during specific celebrations, such as Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas. Even today, after the comic strip has ended, many fans still cling to their Peanuts and Snoopy merchandise, and even today the movies are shown on syndication for families to enjoy.
Dog Name Ending in 'y' Considerations
Before you decide on the name, you may wish to get to know your dog for a few days. Luckily, there are many names that end in "y", which will suit all sorts of pups. If your dog is super cute and cuddly, you may choose Fluffy, Lolly, Lenny, or Tippy. Cute, innocent names are what some dog owners prefer. Other cute and lively names may be Sunny, Tippy, or Ziggy.
If you dog is a larger breed, dog name choices that end in "y" may be Bucky, Jersey, Charly, or Dusty. Other names you may like are Daisy, Zoey, or Henry. With names ending in "y", there are so many to choose from that you may not know where to begin. Focusing on your dog's personality, appearance, or other characteristics may help you make your decision. Asking friends and family for advice can also help!
Male Dog Names Ending in 'y'
Votes | Name | Vote |
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4 |
Ozzy
Meaning spearman
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4 |
Finley
Meaning fair warrior or white warrior
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3 |
Bentley
Meaning a farm or ranch, grassy area
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1 |
Buddy
Buddy means a friend, a common dog name
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1 |
Berkeley
Berkeley is Old English for birch leaf
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1 |
Kolby
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning from Kol's settlement
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1 |
Remy
Of French origin, meaning from Rheims
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0 |
Quincy
Latin for famous bearer
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0 |
Percy
Of Normandy origin, from Greek Perseus
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-3 |
Cappy
Meaning captain
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-3 |
Benny
Meaning son of the right hand
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-3 |
Mickey
Of Hebrew origin, meaning who is like God
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-4 |
Hinkley
Named after a California small town
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-4 |
Freddy
German meaning peaceful ruler
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-4 |
Iggy
Meaning of blazing one
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-4 |
Brody
Brody is Gaelic, meaning ditch
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-4 |
Barnaby
Derived from a Christian name Barnabas
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-4 |
Clancy
Of Irish origin, meaning the red-headed son of the soldier
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-5 |
Woodsy
Means loving the outdoors, the woods, nature
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-6 |
Alvy
Meaning friend of the elves
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-6 |
Corey
Meaning a dweller near a hollow
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-6 |
Kevy
Derived from the name Kevin
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-6 |
Lanny
Of English origin, a shortened version of Roland
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-6 |
Parry
Of Welsh meaning, a shortened version of Harry
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-6 |
Roddy
A shortened form of Rodderick
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-6 |
Lenny
German meaning bold lion
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-7 |
Anthony
Meaning highly praiseworthy
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-7 |
Casey
Meaning steadfast, a warrior
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-7 |
Diddley
Meaning acting in a silly way
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-7 |
Abey
Meaning father of many
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Female Dog Names Ending in 'y'
Votes | Name | Vote |
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2 |
Zoey
Derived from Zoe, meaning life
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-2 |
Lily
In Christianity, Lily means purity
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-2 |
Izzy
Greek meaning gift
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-2 |
Mercy
Latin for compassion
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-2 |
Sally
English meaning princess
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-2 |
Fay
Meaning of an elf or fairy in Latin
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-3 |
Paisley
Paisley has a meaning of church in Scottish
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-3 |
Destiny
Latin meaning one's fate
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-3 |
Holly
English meaning holly grove
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-4 |
Avery
Of English origin meaning wise counselor
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-4 |
Lacey
Of Greek origin, Lacey means mythical lady
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-4 |
Lizzy
Of Hebrew origin meaning God is my oath
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-4 |
Candy
Of French origin, Candy means sweet
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-6 |
Lucy
Of Latin origin meaning light
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-6 |
Lady
English meaning surprising
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-6 |
Tilly
Scottish meaning mighty in battle
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-7 |
Hadley
Meaning heather field in English
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-7 |
Melody
Of Greek origin meaning song-like
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-7 |
Finley
Finley means creative, cool
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-7 |
Journey
Of English origin meaning journey
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-7 |
Lainey
Of Greek origin meaning torch
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-7 |
Sky
Of Scottish origin meaning sky
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-7 |
Nelly
Meaning God is my judge, Hebrew origin
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-7 |
Ally
Form of Allie, Scottish origin meaning sun ray
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-7 |
Dolly
An English form of Dorothy
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-7 |
Effy
A form of Effie, meaning well-spoken, of Scottish origin
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-7 |
Joney
A form of Jonie, Hebrew for God is gracious
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-8 |
Harmony
Of Greek origin meaning blending sounds
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-8 |
Darby
Scottish for deer town
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-9 |
Katy
A form of Katherine meaning pure
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Community Dogs with Names Ending in 'y'
![Bailey's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1534860346.32/20180821-140546b76eff73-82a8-438f-b31d-09600c78a141.jpeg)
Bailey was a rescue and would not come in the house for at least a week and a half from bringing home....when I came home from work that one day he was licking the top part of a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream I had placed outside the door to recycle the night before...he had one paw on the bottle and one paw on the door as if I should’ve known it’s time for the critter to go from homeless to the Hilton! Baileys legs are also tan from his paw up partially his leg -That exact color of Bailey’s Irish cream
![Rocky's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1531958521.59/20180719-000201468C80D0-78F7-4CC4-8E7E-FA5BB6BE6794.jpeg)
He is a very lovable boy.
![Roxy's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/CBC7712C-E7CF-4416-B42C-4AD531251E48.jpeg)
We looked up cute female dog names, and my family and I did not want our dog’s name to be a person name like Abby or Bella so we chose Roxy.
![Messi's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1541971923.12/20181111-2132036e4d62ab-c76e-449e-8305-6271964c2624.jpeg)
He was born on December 26,2014. We got him from my Grandma and took him home about 6 weeks after he was born. He has been so happy and adventurous since he was born.
![Harley's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1553293247.6/20190322-22204720190105_155232.jpg)
He growls at everything even when he is happy, hence sounds like a Harley motorcycle. He is a Maltese/Yorkie
![Maggie's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1563830282.24/20190722-211802img_20190718_104537.jpg)
Her name was Margret when we got her.but that was to posh for us and we had a friend called Margret and she wouldn't be very happy. So we named her Maggie
![Molly's name story for Dog Names Ending in Y](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-ending-in-y/experiences/1586794891.5/20200413-162131a11e0c5a-7449-4561-9ec2-43ed6d2c82e9.jpeg)
I’ve always loved the name Molly and we didn’t want a person’s name. Since a lot of dogs are named Molly and we don’t know anyone with that name we thought it would be the best name. Also molle in French means soft (since were French we use that as her nickname) and since she’s a gentle giant (she was the biggest female of two litters and the second largest out of the 14 pups) we thought it would fit her quite well