The baby name Bunney is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BUN-ee (IPA: /ˈbʌni/).
Bunney is English in Origin.
The baby name Bunney is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BUN-ee (IPA: /ˈbʌni/).
Bunney is English in Origin.
Bunney is an English name that blends surname heritage with affectionate nickname culture. As a surname it traces to the village of Bunny in Nottinghamshire, whose place‑name likely combines Old English bune “reeds, bulrushes” with ēg/ey “island,” yielding the sense “island of reeds.” As a given name, it also resonates with the pet-name bunny, recorded from Scots and northern English dialects (bun) for “rabbit,” which broadened into a general term of endearment.
As a first name Bunney is rare but usable for any gender, surfacing chiefly in the 20th century alongside the nickname Bunny, which has seen both female and male bearers. The spelling Bunney offers a surname-like, less literal alternative to Bunny. Variants and related forms include Bunny, Bunny, and Bunnie; short forms include Bun. The name’s associations range from soft, playful imagery to rustic, nature-rooted English place-name tradition.
Bunney is exceptionally rare. Across 7 countries, we found just 7 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Bunney is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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