Butter

Unisex

Meaning

a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌtər/

Traits associated with the name Butter:

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

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It could also suggest that you are a creative and imaginative person.

Is Butter a good dog name?

Butter has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Butter 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

2,441
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
724
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Butter was, in the past month, the 1342nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Butter 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, Butter was viewed 78 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Butter is most adored in Minnesota, California and Connecticut.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, North Carolina and Texas.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Butter:

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

Butter is found in these categories:

calm dog names
calm

Smooth, creamy texture mirrors their gentle, easygoing nature.

country dog names
country

Associations with rural dairy farming and southern cooking traditions inspire this canine moniker.

Dog names like Butter:

Nickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
Relaxed.
Nickname for Bubba.
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
King
Any of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
Butter dog name meaning

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Glenna Rackley (Oklahoma, United States)
Butters is the perfect name for my cream colored chunky boy
November 23, 2022

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