Dionysus

Male

Meaning

God of wine and celebration in Greek mythology.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/daɪəˈnaɪsəs/

Traits associated with the name Dionysus:

Dogs named Dionysus tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a sense of creativity. Dionysus is the Greek god of wine, revelry, and fertility, so it could also suggest that you have a fun-loving and festive personality.

Is Dionysus a good dog name?

Dionysus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Dionysus 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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Dionysus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dionysus was, in the past month, the 4181st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dionysus 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, Dionysus was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Dionysus is most adored in Florida, Pennsylvania and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Dionysus is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

He's a Greek god, making the name unique and mythical for a dog.

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Dionysus dog name meaning

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