Prunella

Female

Meaning

Little Plum

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/prʌˈnɛlə/

Traits associated with the name Prunella:

Dogs named Prunella tend to be loving, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Prunella suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature, as Prunella is a character in the children's book series The Magic Faraway Tree.

Is Prunella a good dog name?

Prunella has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Prunella 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

2,629
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Prunella was, in the past month, the 2257th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Prunella 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, Prunella was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Prunella is most adored in West Virginia, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New York and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Prunella:

  1. Boxer

Prunella is found in these categories:

unique dog names
unique

Rarely used, this moniker hails from a British children's TV series.

posh dog names
posh

Derived from Latin, this aristocratic moniker screams high society canine chic.

Dog names like Prunella:

The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology
Noble, or high born
From The Flower
Petulant
A titan goddess with the gift of prophecy in greek mythology
Ancient
Prunella dog name meaning

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