Antares

Unisex

Meaning

the brightest star in Scorpius

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ænˈtɛərz/

Traits associated with the name Antares:

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

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

Naming your dog Antares suggests that you have an appreciation for astronomy and the night sky. It may also suggest that you have a creative and imaginative side.

Is Antares a good dog name?

Antares has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Antares 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

1,773
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Antares was, in the past month, the 5078th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Antares 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, Antares was viewed 32 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Antares is most adored in Alaska, Utah and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, New York and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Antares:

  1. German Shepherd

Antares is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Named after a supergiant star, it's a stellar choice for space enthusiasts!

Dog names like Antares:

A titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity in Greek mythology. It means "to carry".
Messenger of god
Lion Of God
Of The Stars
(from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms
The first letter of the greek alphabet.
Antares dog name meaning

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