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Argos

Male

Meaning

Odysseus' dog in Greek mythology.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːɡɒs/

Traits associated with the name Argos:

Dogs named Argos 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 Argos?

Naming your dog Argos suggests that you have an appreciation for Greek mythology and may have a fondness for heroic tales. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and are likely to be a devoted companion.

Is Argos a good dog name?

Argos has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Argos 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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Argos is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Argos was, in the past month, the 3025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Argos 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, Argos was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Argos is most adored in New Hampshire, Wyoming and Oklahoma.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Iowa and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Argos:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Pointer
  4. Shiba Inu
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Famous dogs named Argos:

  • literature icon A dog named Argos was a character in the book Odyssey by Homer.

Argos is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

Argos was Odysseus' faithful hound in Greek mythology.

Dog names like Argos:

Argo
A unique vessel that transported jason and the argonauts in greek mythology.
Ajax
One of the greatest greek heroes who fought in the trojan war.
Aloades
Giants in Greek mythology.
Asgard
The home and fortress of the gods in Norse mythology.
Athens
Most important city in Greek mythology.
Aero
Of The Sky
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Argos dog name meaning

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