Amherst
Meaning
"Town in Massachusetts"
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/ˈæmərst/
Traits associated with the name Amherst:
Dogs named Amherst tend to be loving, industrious, resilient, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Amherst?
Naming your dog Amherst suggests that you have an appreciation for history and culture. It may also suggest that you have a fondness for the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, which is home to the prestigious Amherst College.
Is Amherst a good dog name?
Amherst has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Amherst isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Amherst is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Amherst was, in the past month, the 6982nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Amherst is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Amherst was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Amherst's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Amherst is most adored in District of Columbia, Washington and Pennsylvania.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Oklahoma and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Amherst.
Amherst is found in these categories:
scottish
No connection between Amherst and Scottish culture or language exists.
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