Puffy

Unisex

Meaning

abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

Origin

American

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌfi/

Traits associated with the name Puffy:

Dogs named Puffy tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

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

Naming your dog Puffy suggests that you have a fun and playful personality. You likely enjoy spending time with your pet and have a good sense of humor.

Is Puffy a good dog name?

Puffy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Puffy 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

1,089
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548
New York City Dog Name Database
424
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Puffy was, in the past month, the 439th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Puffy 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, Puffy was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Puffy is most adored in Mississippi, Georgia and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Puffy:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Maltese
  3. Pomeranian
  4. Poodle
  5. German Shepherd

Famous dogs named Puffy:

  • film icon A border terrier named Puffy played a role in the movie Something About Mary.

Puffy is found in these categories:

fluffy dog names
fluffy

Puffy suggests a soft, cuddly, cloud-like canine companion.

movie dog names
movie

Named after Sean Combs' character in "Marmaduke," a popular canine film.

famous dog names
famous

Sean Combs' nickname, P. Diddy, was originally Puff Daddy.

Dog names like Puffy:

Fairy
Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.
Cute, playful dog.
Infant
large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae
Puffy dog name meaning

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Puffy (Lima, Peru)
my fat swollen
August 22, 2022 ◆ Translated

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