Yeller

Male

Meaning

Bright, cheerful person.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈjɛlər/

Traits associated with the name Yeller:

Dogs named Yeller tend to be loving, affectionate, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic movies. Yeller is the name of the beloved dog in the 1956 Disney movie, Old Yeller.

Is Yeller a good dog name?

Yeller has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Yeller 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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1,263
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Yeller was, in the past month, the 5745th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Yeller 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, Yeller was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Yeller is most adored in Georgia, District of Columbia and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Yeller is found in these categories:

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The name is derived from rural dialects and is associated with the classic rural-set film "Old Yeller".

Dog names like Yeller:

Great, magnificent
Handsome
Son Of My Right Hand
Resolute protector
Eli
Ascended, uplifted, high
Descendant of the noble or illustrious one
Yeller dog name meaning

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