Eyre

Female

Meaning

a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent

Origin

Old-English

Pronunciation

/ɛər/

Traits associated with the name Eyre:

Dogs named Eyre tend to be loving, loyal, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Eyre suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and a creative spirit. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the classic novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

Is Eyre a good dog name?

Eyre is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Eyre 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

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Eyre was, in the past month, the 5810th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Eyre 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, Eyre was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Eyre is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

Derived from Charlotte Bronte's dark, mysterious novel "Jane Eyre".

Dog names like Eyre:

Fay
English for beautiful
Foreign And True
Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage.
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Medb meaning "intoxicating". In Irish legend this was the name of a warrior queen of Connacht. Her fight against Ulster and the hero Cúchulainn is told in the Irish epic The Cattle Raid of Cooley.
From the English word essence, which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality". Ultimately it derives from Latin esse "to be".
Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Eyre dog name meaning

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