Buttercup
Meaning
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌtərˌkʌp/
Traits associated with the name Buttercup:
Dogs named Buttercup tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, beauty, empathy, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Buttercup?
That you have a sweet and playful personality, and you enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names.
Is Buttercup a good dog name?
Buttercup has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Buttercup isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Buttercup is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Buttercup ranks #481 with users of PupNames.com.
- Buttercup ranks #323 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Buttercup ranks #393 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Naming your dog Buttercup is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
In the past week, Buttercup was viewed 55 times, and liked 4 times.
Most popular breeds named Buttercup:
- Chihuahua
- Labrador Retriever
- Cocker Spaniel
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
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Famous dogs named Buttercup:
A chihuahua named Buttercup featured in the television show The Casagrandes.
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