Rune

Unisex

Meaning

Sacred lore

Origin

Swedish

Pronunciation

/ruːn/

Traits associated with the name Rune:

Dogs named Rune tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Rune suggests that you have an appreciation for Norse mythology and culture. It could also suggest that you have a creative and unique outlook on life.

Is Rune a good dog name?

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!

Popularity: Overall

1,436
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2,998
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!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rune was, in the past month, the 3374th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, 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 71 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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 Arizona, Illinois and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Rune is found in these categories:

scandinavian dog names
scandinavian

Ancient alphabetic script used for writing in Old Norse language.

independent dog names
independent

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

chinese dog names
chinese

Not directly linked to Chinese culture or language.

Dog names like Rune:

Bo
To live
Chi
Younger generation
Ree
Short For Names Ending In REE Or RIE
Abundant Blessings From Above
Roo
Short for kangaroo
Rocky hillside/cliff.
Rune dog name meaning

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