Dewey

Male

What does Dewey mean?

A peaceful, tranquil state of mind.

What's the origin of Dewey?

Scandinavian

How is Dewey pronounced?

/ˈduːi/

What does it say about you to have a cat named Dewey?

Naming your cat Dewey suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Dewey is the surname of the famous American librarian and author Melvil Dewey. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Dewey a good cat name?

Dewey has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Dewey isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Dewey is found in these categories:

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He's named after a famous library classification system!

Popularity

Based on likes, Dewey ranks #1,241 with users of MeowNames.com.

Dewey is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dewey was, over the past 30 days, the 1355th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dewey is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Dewey was viewed 15 times, and liked 0 times.

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