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Roxy Pet Name

Roxy is a popular dogs name, meaning "Dawn, bright star" and originating from Persian (Indo-European), most often given to female pets, with a modern, funny style, ranked #41 among dog names and ranked #152 among cat names, across 2,887 pet records in our database.

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Roxy at a glance

MeaningDawn, bright star
OriginPersian
LanguageIndo-European
StyleModern, funny
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

How popular is Roxy as a pet name?

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

#41

Dog Name

#152

Cat Name

2,887

Pet Records

Roxy pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Roxy a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

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

Is Roxy more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs35%
Cats3%
Other61%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Roxy?

Based on the available breed data, Roxy appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (85)Shih Tzu (84)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (59)American Pit Bull Terrier/Pit Bull (59)Pomeranian (58)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (17)GER SHEPHERD (11)BOXER (10)
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What does the name Roxy mean?

Roxy means "Dawn, bright star" and comes from Persian (Indo-European).

The name is associated with modern, funny, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Roxy

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Roxy nicknames

RoxRoxieRoxieRoxey

Name insights for Roxy

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and energetic, matching the playful vibe of the name Roxy.

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

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,887

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 170 recordsAustin Animal Center: 6 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,766 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 38 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 907 records
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