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Alaric

Male

Meaning

From the Gothic name Alareiks, which meant "ruler of all", derived from the Germanic element ala "all" combined with ric "ruler". This was the name of a king of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in the 5th century.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/əˈlærɪk/

Traits associated with the name Alaric:

Dogs named Alaric tend to be brave, loving, resilient, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Alaric suggests that you have an appreciation for history and culture. Alaric was a famous Visigoth king who sacked Rome in 410 AD. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of identity and are proud of your heritage.

Is Alaric a good dog name?

Alaric has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Alaric 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

2,790

2,067

New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alaric was, in the past month, the 817th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Alaric 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, Alaric was viewed 26 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Alaric is most adored in Connecticut, Arizona and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Missouri and Michigan.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Alaric is found in these categories:

gothic

Alaric was a famous Visigoth king, making the name linked to dark, medieval themes.

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