Tuna

Male

Meaning

fish

Origin

Turkish

Pronunciation

/ˈtuːnΙ™/

Traits associated with the name Tuna:

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

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for seafood.

Is Tuna a good dog name?

Tuna 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. Tuna 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

3,079
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tuna was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Tuna 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, Tuna was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tuna is most adored in Delaware, Massachusetts and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Tuna:

  1. Bulldog
  2. Pointer
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Basset Hound

Tuna is found in these categories:

food dog names
food

Canine companions love this fishy delight as much as their human counterparts!

Dog names like Tuna:

A bone.
God Is Good
Divine Gift
Derived From Victoria Triumphant.
Irish for beautiful/handsome poet
Soft, tender
Tuna dog name meaning

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Jerry Frogg (Florida, United States)
My dog named Tuna once got teased and got called "Sea Food"😭😭😭 But then he got awarded as "Cutest Dog Name" and "Cutest Dog" in the U.S.A.!!! Best day of my life!!!πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ
April 26, 2023

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joshua (California, United States)
my dog named tuna bit me and bit my shorts she mad. she pees all over the floor.
April 13, 2022

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