Bellatrix

Female

Meaning

Originally it meant 'female warrior' in Latin, but it's had a pop culture revival thanks to the character Bellatrix Lestrange in the 'Harry Potter' series.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/bəˈlætriks/

Traits associated with the name Bellatrix:

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

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

Naming your dog Bellatrix suggests that you are a fan of the Harry Potter series, as Bellatrix is a character in the books. It may also suggest that you admire strength and courage, as Bellatrix is a powerful and determined character.

Is Bellatrix a good dog name?

Bellatrix has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Bellatrix 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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3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bellatrix was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Bellatrix 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, Bellatrix was viewed 52 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bellatrix is most adored in Virginia, District of Columbia and Tennessee.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Bellatrix is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

She's named after a dark, mysterious star and is a villain in a popular fantasy series.

military dog names
military

Named after a star in the Orion constellation, it's also a term in naval warfare.

Dog names like Bellatrix:

Bea
Happy
Beautiful; short for Isabella.
From buffy the vampire slayer television series.
Lord
From the little mermaid.
Strength, health
Bellatrix dog name meaning

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Benjamin (Gauteng, South Africa)
Uhmm he is my teddy dog bear so I see him as a real dog but my dad will actually get a dog
April 13, 2022

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