Todd — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Todd (TOD), 1 syllable — Old English origin meaning 'fox'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Todd mean?
Modern: Old English origin meaning 'fox'.. Todd is derived from the Old English word 'todde', which means 'fox'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Todd a good dog name?
Todd has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 1 syllable, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Todd popularity in the Pets In The City community
Todd ranks #122 all-time in the Pets In The City community, carried by about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Its recent trend is insufficient data.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Todd suit?
It is most often used for boy dogs in our community. Owners often pick Todd for its classic, human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Todd's Expert Opinion
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
As the new dog, Todd thinks he's a toy expert. "This squeaky fox is just fine, but I prefer the ones that don’t run away!"
Names similar to Todd
- Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.
- Ahn — Means 'peace' or 'calm' in Vietnamese.
- Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".
- Amr — Means 'long-lived' or 'prosperous' in Arabic.
- Andrae — A variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Andre — A French form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Andrue — Variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Ange — Derived from the French word for 'angel'.
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By the numbers
- 1 syllable — quick to call
- Ranked #122 of all names in our Auckland community
- About 0.2 in every 1,000 PITC dogs are called Todd
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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