Sawney

Male

Meaning

Scottish clan leader.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔni/

Traits associated with the name Sawney:

Dogs named Sawney tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Sawney suggests that you have a unique sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for Scottish culture or literature.

Is Sawney a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sawney was, in the past month, the 3856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sawney 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, Sawney was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sawney is most adored in Hawaii, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Sawney is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

A colloquial term for a Scotsman, derived from Alexander.

Dog names like Sawney:

Scottish nickname for Stephen.
Young Warrior From Another Land
Diminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
Lion
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From The Stony Field
Sawney dog name meaning

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