Burly

Unisex

Meaning

muscular and heavily built

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːli/

Traits associated with the name Burly:

Dogs named Burly tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique and fun name. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for burly, strong-looking dogs.

Is Burly a good dog name?

Burly 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. Burly 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

1,940
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Burly was, in the past month, the 4040th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2024, Burly 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, Burly was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Burly is most adored in Tennessee, Oregon and Nevada.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Burly:

  1. Pointer

Burly is found in these categories:

fat dog names
fat

Burly suggests a big, strong, and hefty pooch with lots of love!

big dog names
big

Burly means strong and hefty, just like our large canine pals!

Dog names like Burly:

Nickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
Infant
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
Bright and shiny.
A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
Burly dog name meaning

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