Atticus

Male

Meaning

Of Attica

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈætɪkəs/

Traits associated with the name Atticus:

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

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

Naming your dog Atticus suggests that you have a strong appreciation for literature and justice. Atticus Finch is a character from Harper Lee's classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, and is known for his strong sense of justice and morality.

Is Atticus a good dog name?

Atticus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Atticus 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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1,183
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Atticus was, in the past month, the 1955th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Atticus 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, Atticus was viewed 86 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Atticus is most adored in Wyoming, New Hampshire and Idaho.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Atticus:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Standard Schnauzer
  4. Golden Retriever
  5. Australian Shepherd

Famous dogs named Atticus:

  • television icon A welsh corgi named Atticus featured in the television show Infinity Train.

Atticus is found in these categories:

hipster dog names
hipster

Echoes literary cool, referencing Harper Lee's iconic, non-conformist character.

Dog names like Atticus:

Noble, protector, defender.
Great
Spanish for handsome
Smart science fiction author.
Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight in Star Wars.
Defender Of The People
Atticus dog name meaning

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Kathy Valverde (Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador)
I have a Husky that bears the name of Attycus, I heard him on tv before I had him and I loved it... when I became his family, don't hesitate to call him that 😍🐺
September 05, 2022 ◆ Translated

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