Buffalo

Male

Meaning

any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo

Origin

Native

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌfəloʊ/

Traits associated with the name Buffalo:

Buffalo has a fun sound to it, and represents a down-to-earth owner who doesn't take life too seriously.

Dogs named Buffalo tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor.

Is Buffalo a good dog name?

Buffalo has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Buffalo 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,623
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Buffalo was, in the past month, the 3845th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Buffalo 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, Buffalo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Buffalo is most adored in Oklahoma, Colorado and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Texas and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Buffalo:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Buffalo is found in these categories:

tough dog names
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Buffalos symbolize strength, resilience, and a fearless spirit.

Dog names like Buffalo:

Son Of Consolation
French for beautiful and handsome friend
Dweller near the wood fort
A Swiss physicist and mathematician.
Brown-haired
Martial arts legend.
Buffalo dog name meaning

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