Sawney
Meaning
Scottish clan leader.
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/ˈsɔni/
Traits associated with the name Sawney:
Dogs named Sawney tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Sawney?
Naming your dog Sawney suggests that you have a unique sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for Scottish culture or literature.
Is Sawney a good dog name?
Sawney has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sawney 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
Sawney is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Sawney was, in the past month, the 4600th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Sawney is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Sawney was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Sawney's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Sawney is most adored in Hawaii, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, New York and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sawney.
Sawney is found in these categories:
scottish
A colloquial term for a Scotsman, derived from Alexander.
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