Rune

Rune 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. Rune isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Rune was, in the past month, the 1599th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Rune 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, Rune was viewed 43 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Rune is most adored in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Virginia and Indiana.

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

Rune is found in these categories:

scandinavian

Ancient alphabetic script used for writing in Old Norse language.

independent

The name's association with ancient symbols used for magic and divination suggests a strong, self-reliant character.

chinese

Not directly linked to Chinese culture or language.