Butterscotch
Meaning
a hard brittle candy made with butter and brown sugar
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌtərˌskɒtʃ/
Traits associated with the name Butterscotch:
Dogs named Butterscotch tend to be loving, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Butterscotch?
That you have a sweet tooth and enjoy the simple things in life. It also suggests that you are a creative and playful person who likes to have fun.
Is Butterscotch a good dog name?
Butterscotch has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Butterscotch 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
Butterscotch is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Butterscotch was, in the past month, the 1263rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Butterscotch 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, Butterscotch was viewed 42 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Butterscotch's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Butterscotch is most adored in Hawaii, Colorado and West Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Kansas and South Carolina.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Butterscotch.
Most popular breeds named Butterscotch:
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Cocker Spaniel
- Chihuahua
- Poodle
Butterscotch is found in these categories:
cute
Evokes sweet, creamy candy, appealing to childlike whimsy and dessert lovers.
food
Named after a sweet, creamy confection, perfect for a golden pooch.
dessert
This name is inspired by a sweet, caramel-like candy often enjoyed after meals.
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