Prunella
Meaning
Little Plum
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/prʌˈnɛlə/
Traits associated with the name Prunella:
Dogs named Prunella tend to be loving, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Prunella?
Naming your dog Prunella suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature, as Prunella is a character in the children's book series The Magic Faraway Tree.
Is Prunella a good dog name?
Prunella has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Prunella 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
Prunella is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Prunella was, in the past month, the 4392nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Prunella 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, Prunella was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Prunella's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Prunella is most adored in West Virginia, South Carolina and Wisconsin.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New York and Washington.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Prunella.
Most popular breeds named Prunella:
- Boxer
Prunella is found in these categories:
unique
Rarely used, this moniker hails from a British children's TV series.
posh
Derived from Latin, this aristocratic moniker screams high society canine chic.
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