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Willow Pet Name

Willow is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Graceful tree, slender" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to female pets, with a modern, nature, elegant style, ranked #29 among dog names and ranked #34 among cat names, across 2,537 pet records in our database.

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Willow at a glance

MeaningGraceful tree, slender
OriginEnglish
LanguageGermanic
StyleModern, nature, elegant
Length6 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

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

200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Willow a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female95%
Male5%

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

Is Willow more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs48%
Cats12%
Other40%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Willow?

Based on the available breed data, Willow appears among:

Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (37)Domestic Shorthair (31)Poodle Crossbreed (28)Labrador Retriever (28)Chihuahua Crossbreed (25)Goldendoodle (24)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (15)GOLDENDOODLE (14)
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What does the name Willow mean?

Willow means "Graceful tree, slender" and comes from English (Germanic).

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

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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 #52 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Willow

Dogs
Cats
gentleplayful
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are friendly and gentle, fitting the graceful nature of the name.
labrador retriever: Labradors are playful and loving, aligning with the soft imagery of a willow tree.

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

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 154 recordsAustin Animal Center: 19 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,026 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 96 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,242 records
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