Tennessee

Unisex

Meaning

a state in east central United States

Origin

Native

Pronunciation

/tɛnəˈsiː/

Traits associated with the name Tennessee:

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

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

That you have a fondness for the state of Tennessee and its culture. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Tennessee a good dog name?

Tennessee has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Tennessee 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

4,150
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
2,823
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tennessee was, in the past month, the 4693rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Tennessee 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, Tennessee was viewed 32 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tennessee is most adored in Louisiana, Indiana and Florida.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Tennessee is found in these categories:

country dog names
country

This name reflects the state known for its deep roots in folk and bluegrass music.

Dog names like Tennessee:

Gift of god
Elf King
Leaping Water
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
Tennessee dog name meaning

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