Perdita

Unisex

Meaning

Lost

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/pəɹˈdɪtə/

Traits associated with the name Perdita:

Dogs named Perdita tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Perdita?

Naming your dog Perdita suggests that you have a strong appreciation for literature and culture. The name Perdita is derived from the character in Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale, and is often used to refer to a lost or abandoned person or thing. It suggests that you have a compassionate and caring nature, and that you are willing to take in and care for something that has been lost or abandoned.

Is Perdita a good dog name?

Perdita has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Perdita isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,887
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
1,970
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Perdita is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Perdita was, in the past month, the 1346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2024, Perdita is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Perdita was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Perdita's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Perdita is most adored in Montana, Louisiana and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Delaware and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Perdita.

Most popular breeds named Perdita:

  1. Dalmatian
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Beagle

Famous dogs named Perdita:

  • literature icon A dalmatian named Perdita was a character in the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.

Perdita is found in these categories:

famous dog names
famous

She's a beloved Dalmatian character from Disney's "101 Dalmatians".

celestial dog names
celestial

Hails from Latin, meaning "lost", mirroring stars disappearing in the sky.

cute dog names
cute

Disney's dalmatian mom lends playful charm and endearing familiarity to this moniker.

movie dog names
movie

She's a Dalmatian matriarch in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" film.

disney dog names
disney

She's the dalmatian matriarch in a classic animated film.

Dog names like Perdita:

God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.
Fairy
Noble
Electric mouse Pokémon.
Cute, playful dog.
Grocery store chain.
Perdita dog name meaning

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