Snug Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Snug Name at a Glance

Name	Snug
Meaning	A Midsummer Night's Dream' Snug, a joiner. Acts as Lion in the play within the play.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Snug Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Snug means “A Midsummer Night's Dream' Snug, a joiner. Acts as Lion in the play within the play”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Snug Name Origin

Our database records Snug under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Snug a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Snug is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Snug

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