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At a Glance: Name: Bunny – Meaning: rabbit, used as a term of endearment – Origin: English (from the word 'bunny, ' a pet name for a rabbit) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BUN-ee
Bunny is a modern, minimalist girl's name pronounced BUN-ee. It comes from the English word 'bunny,' a pet name for a rabbit, and keeps that same affectionate, rabbit-related meaning. You may have heard it tied to Easter, but that's a cultural add-on rather than part of the word itself, which simply means 'young rabbit.'
Meaning & Origin of Bunny
Meaning: Rabbit, used as a term of endearment.
Origin: English (from the word 'bunny, ' a pet name for a rabbit).
A common claim: Said to mean 'rabbit,' often associated with Easter. Actually: The Easter association is a cultural add-on (the Easter Bunny), not part of the word's actual etymology, which is simply 'young rabbit.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bunny
Phonetic: BUN-ee IPA: /ˈbʌni/
Popularity of Bunny
Bunny had its biggest moment in 1946, when 64 baby girls were given the name, ranking it #1060 on the SSA list. By 2021 it had dropped to #15680, given to just 5 girls that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2021.
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FAQ
What does the name Bunny mean?
Rabbit, used as a term of endearment. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bunny)
How do you pronounce Bunny?
Bunny is pronounced BUN-ee (IPA: /ˈbʌni/).
Is Bunny a popular name right now?
Bunny peaked at #1060 in 1946 and is ranked #15680 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2021.)
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