Bunny
Girl name · American · English · Greek
Meaninglittle rabbit · English
Bunny is an American and English girl name meaning “little rabbit”. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It is also an animal name, has a festive feel and has been chosen by celebrities for their own children. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- SeasonalBunny is a favorite for babies born around Easter.
- Celebrity pickCelebrities keep choosing Bunny for their own babies: it made the star-baby lists in 2011 and 2014.
- GenerationBunny peaked in 1946, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Bunny you'd meet today is about 79 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Bunny would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBunny first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Bunny
Bunny is a girl name of American, English and Greek origin meaning “little rabbit”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGreek names
Other spellings of Bunny
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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Questions about the name Bunny
What does the name Bunny mean?
Bunny means “little rabbit” and comes from English.
What is the origin of the name Bunny?
Bunny is American, English and Greek in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Bunny turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Bunny a boy or girl name?
Bunny is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Bunny.
How popular is the name Bunny?
Bunny ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1946, when it reached #1,058.
What names are similar to Bunny?
If you like Bunny, you might also like Bunni. Bunni is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Bunny?
Bunny is an American and English girl name meaning “little rabbit”. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It is also an animal name, has a festive feel and has been chosen by celebrities for their own children. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.