Puny

Unisex

Meaning

(used especially of persons) of inferior size

Origin

Sanskrit

Pronunciation

/ˈpjuːni/

Traits associated with the name Puny:

Dogs named Puny 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 Puny?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names.

Is Puny a good dog name?

Puny 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. Puny 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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3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Puny was, in the past month, the 3680th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Puny 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, Puny was viewed 38 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Puny is most adored in Missouri, Texas and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, New Jersey and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Puny is found in these categories:

small dog names
small

Puny means tiny, perfect for a pocket-sized pooch!

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Puny dog name meaning

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