Canis

Unisex

Meaning

Dog or wolf species.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪnɪs/

Traits associated with the name Canis:

Dogs named Canis tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Canis suggests that you have an appreciation for the Latin language and may have a fondness for the natural world. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to your pet and want to give them a meaningful name.

Is Canis a good dog name?

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

1,809
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Canis was, in the past month, the 4700th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Canis 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, Canis was viewed 58 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Canis is most adored in Montana, New Mexico and New Hampshire.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Canis:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier

Canis is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Stars align in the "Dog Star" constellation, inspiring this moniker.

Dog names like Canis:

Ancient roman god of love.
The goddess of agriculture, and motherly love
a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
The name of two kings in aethiopia in greek mythology.
a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius
Canis dog name meaning

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