Peanut Pet Name
Peanut is a popular pet name, especially for cats and dogs. Find out what Peanut means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Peanut at a glance
How popular is Peanut as a pet name?
Peanut is a pet name in our database.
#116
Dog Name
#93
Cat Name
2,164
Pet Records
Peanut pet name popularity over time
Is Peanut a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Peanut is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Peanut more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Peanut?
Based on the available breed data, Peanut appears among:
What does the name Peanut mean?
Peanut means "Small nut, tiny" and comes from English (Germanic).
The name is associated with cute, food, playful, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Peanut nicknames
What kind of pet name is Peanut?
Peanut fits these categories:
Name insights for Peanut
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2005 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,164
Last updated
2026-09-16