Muir

Male

Meaning

United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/mjʊər/

Traits associated with the name Muir:

Dogs named Muir tend to be loving, industrious, brave, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Muir suggests that you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. It may also suggest that you admire the work of John Muir, the famous naturalist and conservationist.

Is Muir a good dog name?

Muir is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Muir 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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Muir is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Muir was, in the past month, the 6238th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Muir 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, Muir was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Muir'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 Muir.

Muir is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, signifies "sea" and is a common Scottish surname.

Dog names like Muir:

Mac
Son
Max
Greatest
Great stream
Moe
To love; God's saviour; dark skinned
From The Sea Town
Who Is Like God?
Muir dog name meaning

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