Sweeney

Male

Meaning

Young Warrior From Another Land

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈswiːni/

Traits associated with the name Sweeney:

Dogs named Sweeney tend to be loving, industrious, loyal, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Sweeney suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic literature. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the musical Sweeney Todd.

Is Sweeney a good dog name?

Sweeney 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. Sweeney 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

6,325
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2,998
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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sweeney was, in the past month, the 1667th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Sweeney 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, Sweeney was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sweeney:

  1. Shih Tzu
  2. Labrador Retriever

Sweeney is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "pleasant" or "small hero".

Dog names like Sweeney:

Scottish clan leader.
Scottish nickname for Stephen.
Diminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
Lion
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From The Stony Field
Sweeney dog name meaning

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