Meaning
North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye
Traits associated with the name Butternut:
Dogs named Butternut tend to be
strong-willed,
good-natured,
industrious,
and
loving.
This name is also associated with
companionship.
Is Butternut a good dog name?
Butternut has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Butternut isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Butternut is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Butternut ranks #485 with users of PupNames.com.
- Butternut ranks #2,869 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Butternut ranks #4,209 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Naming your dog Butternut is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
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Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
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