Electra

Electra has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Electra isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Electra was, in the past month, the 939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Electra 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, Electra was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Electra is most adored in Arizona, South Carolina and Maryland.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Electra:

1. Basset Hound
2. German Shepherd
3. Pekingese
4. Miniature Pinscher
5. Siberian Husky

• A dog named Electra appeared in the comic book Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

Electra is found in these categories:

greek

A character from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.

mythical

Derived from Greek mythology, Electra was a significant figure, making the name popular for dogs.