Yankee
Meaning
The name Southerners gave soldiers from the North of the US during the Civil War.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈjæŋki/
Traits associated with the name Yankee:
Dogs named Yankee tend to be brave, loving, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Yankee?
Naming your dog Yankee suggests that you have a strong connection to the United States and may have a particular fondness for the New York Yankees baseball team. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty.
Is Yankee a good dog name?
Yankee 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. Yankee 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
Yankee is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Yankee was, in the past month, the 1939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Yankee 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, Yankee was viewed 77 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Yankee's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Yankee is most adored in Missouri, Florida and Texas.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Oklahoma and Delaware.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Yankee.
Famous dogs named Yankee:
A poodle named Yankee appeared in the comic book Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew by Roy Thomas and Scott Shaw..
Yankee is found in these categories:
military
Derived from a term often used to refer to American soldiers, particularly during the Civil War.
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