Bracken

Male

Meaning

Bracken

Origin

Celtic

Pronunciation

/ˈbrækən/

Traits associated with the name Bracken:

Dogs named Bracken tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Bracken?

Naming your dog Bracken suggests that you have a strong connection to nature and the outdoors. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for unique and unusual names.

Is Bracken a good dog name?

Bracken has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Bracken 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

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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Bracken is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bracken was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bracken 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, Bracken was viewed 101 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Bracken's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Bracken is most adored in New Hampshire, Washington and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bracken.

Most popular breeds named Bracken:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Golden Retriever

Bracken is found in these categories:

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Uncommon, nature-inspired, evoking images of fern-filled forests and artisanal coffee shops.

Dog names like Bracken:

Brown-haired
Lower, either in elevation or geography.
Birch tree meadow
Baker
Handsome
Son Of My Right Hand
Bracken dog name meaning

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Debbie greeing (England, United Kingdom)
My Golden Retriever is called Bracken. He is loving, loyal, stubborn, intelligent and a trickster. Makes you laugh and want to hug him even when bad which is extremely rare.
May 19, 2022

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