Circe

Female

Meaning

Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜːrsi/

Traits associated with the name Circe:

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

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

Naming your dog Circe suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a creative imagination. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the natural world and a love of animals.

Is Circe a good dog name?

Circe is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Circe 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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Circe is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Circe was, in the past month, the 2150th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Circe 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, Circe was viewed 88 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Circe is most adored in South Carolina, Virginia and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, Iowa and Oklahoma.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Circe is found in these categories:

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