Bastet

Female

Meaning

From Egyptian bꜣstjt, a variant of Bast. This form of the name, was given to her after the similar goddess Sekhmet (protector of Upper Egypt) became more important.

Origin

Egyptian

Pronunciation

/ˈbæstət/

Traits associated with the name Bastet:

Dogs named Bastet tend to be brave, loving, affectionate, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Bastet suggests that you have an appreciation for ancient Egyptian culture and mythology. It also suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style.

Is Bastet a good dog name?

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

4,384
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bastet was, in the past month, the 5297th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bastet 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, Bastet was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bastet is most adored in Alabama, Nevada and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Texas and Connecticut.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Bastet is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

Derived from ancient Egyptian mythology, it evokes dark, mysterious, and supernatural themes often associated with gothic culture.

Dog names like Bastet:

Beautiful; short for Isabella.
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An Irish spirit.
The divine embodiment of the moon in greek mythology
Star
Battle maid
Bastet dog name meaning

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