Anubis

Male

Meaning

The original god of the dead in Egyptian mythology.

Origin

Egyptian

Pronunciation

/əˈnuːbɪs/

Traits associated with the name Anubis:

Dogs named Anubis tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Anubis suggests that you have an appreciation for ancient Egyptian culture and mythology. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the afterlife and the idea of a spiritual journey.

Is Anubis a good dog name?

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

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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
1,910
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Anubis was, in the past month, the 5111th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Anubis 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, Anubis was viewed 113 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Anubis is most adored in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and West Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Florida, Texas and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Anubis:

  1. Doberman Pinscher
  2. Australian Cattle Dog
  3. German Shepherd
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Labrador Retriever

Anubis is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

He's the ancient Egyptian god depicted with a canine head, often associated with mummification and the afterlife.

Dog names like Anubis:

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A unique vessel that transported jason and the argonauts in greek mythology.
Noble, protector, defender.
Great
Spanish for handsome
Anubis dog name meaning

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Ahmad-DePaul (California, United States)
Just. Named my new puppy Anubis
October 27, 2023

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