Hela

Unisex

Meaning

A guard of the dead in norse mythology

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪlə/

Traits associated with the name Hela:

Dogs named Hela 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 Hela?

Naming your dog Hela suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and/or a strong interest in Norse culture. It also suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style.

Is Hela a good dog name?

Hela has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Hela 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

2,105
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hela was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hela 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, Hela was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hela is most adored in Minnesota, Massachusetts and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Jersey and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hela:

  1. American Pitbull Terrier

Hela is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

Derived from Norse mythology, Hela is the goddess of death and the underworld.

superhero dog names
superhero

She's named after Thor's formidable sister in Marvel comics.

Dog names like Hela:

The priestess of aphrodite in greek mythology.
The wolf that chases the moon in norse mythology
Woodland, clearing.
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Hela dog name meaning

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