Puck

Puck is a first name that is used for girls in both the Netherlands and Scandinavia. In the English-speaking world, it is predominantly male and literally means 'the forest spirit'. The name has its roots in the Old English word puca, meaning 'the restless', 'the unstable', and 'the forest spirit', as well as in the Old Germanic pūkô, meaning 'the goblin', 'the demon', and 'the spirit'.

What does the name Puck mean?

Puck is a name that is frequently used for girls in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, while it is predominantly considered a boy's name in the English-speaking world. The direct translation is 'the forest spirit'. The name originates from the Old English puca, meaning 'the restless', 'the unstable', or 'the forest spirit', as well as from the Old Germanic pūkô, which means 'the goblin', 'the demon', and 'the spirit'. In English mythology, Puck is described as a mischievous spirit, also known as Robin Goodfellow. The name gained popularity through Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

Where does the name Puck come from?

The etymology of Puck is of both Old Norse and Old English origin and means 'the forest spirit'. In Old English, the word puca comes from 'the restless', 'the unstable', or 'the forest spirit', while in Old Germanic it is represented as pūkô for 'the goblin', 'the demon', or 'the spirit'. The languages in which the name appears are Dutch and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Puck?

Puck is pronounced like 'Puk'.

Popularity

In Germany, Puck is a rather rare name. It has not yet appeared in the local name popularity charts. Its best ranking was 54th place in the Dutch name charts in 2021. Over the last ten years, it has been given as a first name approximately 1,900 times in the Netherlands, placing it 74th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Puck ranks 267th in the Netherlands.

Nicknames & pet names

Pucki

Famous people

• Puck Moonen (Dutch racing cyclist)