Willow Pet Name
Willow is a popular pet name, especially for cats and dogs. Find out what Willow means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Willow at a glance
How popular is Willow as a pet name?
Willow is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#29
Dog Name
#34
Cat Name
2,537
Pet Records
Willow pet name popularity over time
Is Willow a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Willow is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Willow more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Willow?
Based on the available breed data, Willow appears among:
What does the name Willow mean?
Willow means "Graceful tree, slender" and comes from English (Germanic).
The name is associated with nature, modern, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Willow nicknames
What kind of pet name is Willow?
Willow fits these categories:
Willow as a human name
Willow is also used as a human name. Ranked #48 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)
Famous pets named Willow
Name insights for Willow
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
2009 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,537
Last updated
2026-09-16