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Poppy Pet Name

Poppy is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Red flower, bright bloom" and originating from Latin, most often given to female pets, with a cute, nature, colorful style, ranked #42 among dog names and ranked #54 among cat names, across 1,922 pet records in our database.

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Poppy at a glance

MeaningRed flower, bright bloom
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
StyleCute, nature, colorful
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Poppy as a pet name?

Poppy is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#42

Dog Name

#54

Cat Name

1,922

Pet Records

Poppy pet name popularity over time

2010201120132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Poppy a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female92%
Male8%

Poppy is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Poppy more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs53%
Cats12%
Other35%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Poppy?

Based on the available breed data, Poppy appears among:

Labrador Retriever (57)Goldendoodle (27)Shih Tzu (25)Domestic Shorthair (22)Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (22)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (22)Poodle, Standard (15)Retriever, Golden (14)
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What does the name Poppy mean?

Poppy means "Red flower, bright bloom" and comes from Latin.

The name is associated with cute, nature, colorful, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Poppy

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Poppy nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Poppy?

Poppy fits these categories:

Poppy as a human name

Poppy is also used as a human name. Ranked #126 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Poppy

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Friendly and playful, matching the cheerful connotation of 'Poppy'.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2010 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

1,922

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 73 recordsAustin Animal Center: 16 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 672 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 146 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,015 records
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