Dog Names > Tanner

Tanner

Unisex

Meaning

Leather Worker

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈtæn.ər/

Traits associated with the name Tanner:

Dogs named Tanner tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

That you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun.

Is Tanner a good dog name?

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

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896

New York City Dog Name Database

409

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tanner was, in the past month, the 873rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Tanner 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, Tanner was viewed 73 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tanner is most adored in New Hampshire, Delaware and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Wisconsin and Utah.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Tanner is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes a playful, sun-kissed surfer vibe, reminiscent of Full House charm.

british

Historically, a sixpence coin in British currency was called a "tanner".

spotted

Tanner suggests a patchy, mixed-color fur, like a tanned hide.

Dog names like Tanner:

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Gift of god

Tyson

Firebrand; son of Denis.

Theo

Divine Gift

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Toto

Dog in Oz stories.

Turbo

Short for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.

Comments (3)

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Sarah (Virginia, United States)

“Tanner” was the name of a popular pitcher who used to play for our city’s baseball team. I was going to give that name to our male yellow Labrador Retriever—but we brought home a female puppie, instead.
June 17, 2024

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)

Oh and one more thing, I know someone who has one named tanner, and that’s Mrs d, she owns a welsh terrier named tanner after her former puppy passed away.
April 06, 2024

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