Dog Names > Peanut

Peanut

Unisex

Meaning

Ground Nut Legume

Origin

African

Pronunciation

/ˈpiː.nʌt/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Peanut is a top-tier dog name, no ifs, ands, or butts about it. It's a nod to the beloved comic strip, Peanuts, where Snoopy, the world's most famous beagle, stole our hearts. It's also a playful wink to the size of your pup, especially if they're a small breed. Plus, who doesn't love peanuts? They're small, fun, and pack a punch - just like your furry friend. So, if you're nuts about your dog, why not name them Peanut? It's a name that's sure to crack a smile every time you call it out at the dog park.

Traits associated with the name Peanut:

Dogs named Peanut tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Peanut a good dog name?

Peanut has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Peanut is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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Peanut is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Peanut outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Peanut was, in the past month, the 698th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Peanut 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, Peanut was viewed 93 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Peanut is most adored in Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Peanut is found in these categories:

playful

The association with a small, fun snack gives it a lighthearted, playful connotation.

brown

Peanuts are small, cute, and have a similar color to these pups.

big

Contrasts their large size with a small, cute, and unexpected moniker.

small

Peanuts are tiny, cute, and loved by all, just like these pups!

dessert

This name is inspired by sweet treats often containing this legume, like candies or cookies.

funny

Humor arises from its association with a small, edible legume.

cute

Small, playful, and reminiscent of a beloved, bite-sized snack.

food

Named after a beloved snack, it's a tasty moniker for our canine pals.

Dog names like Peanut:

Biscuit

Any of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Pip

a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Small files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.

Porkchop

chop cut from a hog

Comments (2)

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JY (Illinois, United States)

I have a 100 lb Labrador retriever named peanut
February 23, 2024

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💗💗💗 (Texas, United States)

We just got 2 Havanese puppies and one of them was the runt of the litter. So Peanut is a perfect name for him , fits him perfectly.
September 10, 2023

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