Puffin

Unisex

Meaning

any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills

Origin

Norse

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌfɪn/

Traits associated with the name Puffin:

Dogs named Puffin tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor, and that you appreciate the beauty of nature.

Is Puffin a good dog name?

Puffin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Puffin 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

1,711
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Puffin was, in the past month, the 1375th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Puffin 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, Puffin was viewed 28 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Puffin is most adored in New York, District of Columbia and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, California and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Puffin:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Shih Tzu
  3. Alaskan Malamute
  4. Lakeland Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

Puffin is found in these categories:

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fluffy

Puffins are round, soft birds, much like cuddly, cozy canines.

Dog names like Puffin:

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Puffin dog name meaning

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