Buttercup

Unisex

What does Buttercup mean?

any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

What's the origin of Buttercup?

Dutch

How is Buttercup pronounced?

ˈbʌtəkʌp

What does it say about you to have a cat named Buttercup?

There are many interpretations to what naming a cat "Buttercup" might say about the person who does so. Some people might see it as a cute and playful name, while others might see it as indicative of a person who is overly-emotional or who is overly-satisfied with themselves.

Is Buttercup a good cat name?

Buttercup has more syllables than most cat names, but if you want to make the name shorter, you can always give your cat a nickname. Buttercup isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Buttercup is found in these categories:

flower cat names
flower

This sunny bloom inspired moniker suits a feline's delicate, vibrant nature.

cute cat names
cute

This moniker evokes sweetness and charm, just like the adorable flower.

shy cat names
shy

Buttercups are delicate, soft, and unassuming, just like timid felines.

literary cat names
literary

She's named after a character in "The Princess Bride" novel.

nature cat names
nature

This feline moniker references a sunny, yellow wildflower.

Popularity

Based on likes, Buttercup ranks #298 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Buttercup isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Buttercup was, over the past 30 days, the 369th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Buttercup is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Buttercup was viewed 11 times, and liked 2 times.

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Meaning: Germanic: "dweller of the village of Buk".

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