Bunyan
Meaning
a legendary giant lumberjack of the north woods of the United States and Canada
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌnjən/
Traits associated with the name Bunyan:
Dogs named Bunyan tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Bunyan?
Naming your dog Bunyan suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic literature. It also suggests that you have a fondness for larger-than-life characters and stories.
Is Bunyan a good dog name?
Bunyan has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Bunyan 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
Bunyan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Bunyan was, in the past month, the 4840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Bunyan 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, Bunyan was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Bunyan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Bunyan is most adored in Utah, Michigan and North Carolina.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Arizona and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bunyan.
Bunyan is found in these categories:
scottish
Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "blacksmith".
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