Buttermilk

Female

Meaning

residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌtərmɪlk/

Traits associated with the name Buttermilk:

Dogs named Buttermilk tend to be brave, loving, and affectionate. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and beauty.

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

That you have a creative and whimsical sense of humor!

Is Buttermilk a good dog name?

Buttermilk has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Buttermilk 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

1,196
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Buttermilk was, in the past month, the 2925th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Buttermilk 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, Buttermilk was viewed 60 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Buttermilk is most adored in Tennessee, California and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Arizona and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Buttermilk:

  1. Labrador Retriever

Buttermilk is found in these categories:

cuddly dog names
cuddly

Smooth, creamy, and sweet, just like a lovable, fluffy pup.

sassy dog names
sassy

Smooth yet tangy, this name suits dogs with a playful, spirited personality.

fluffy dog names
fluffy

Smooth, creamy texture and light color resemble a cuddly canine.

Dog names like Buttermilk:

any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
Beauty
a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
Famous song by MJ.
any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
Chewing gum treat.
Buttermilk dog name meaning

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