Festus

Unisex

Meaning

steadfast

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛstəs/

Traits associated with the name Festus:

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

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

Naming your dog Festus suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Festus a good dog name?

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

2,663
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Festus was, in the past month, the 2724th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Festus 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, Festus was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Festus is most adored in Tennessee, Virginia and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, New Mexico and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Festus:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Dachshund
  3. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Chihuahua

Festus is found in these categories:

loyal dog names
loyal

Festus means joyful, perfect for a happy, faithful pooch!

Dog names like Festus:

Loyal
Loyal
From the fern-covered clearing
Fair-haired hero
Free or truthful; from France.
covering with fine light hairs
Festus dog name meaning

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