Hotaru
Meaning
firefly
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
/hoʊˈtɑru/
Traits associated with the name Hotaru:
Dogs named Hotaru tend to be loving, industrious, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Hotaru?
That you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and language. Hotaru is a Japanese name that means "firefly" or "lightning bug."
Is Hotaru a good dog name?
Hotaru 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. Hotaru 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
Hotaru is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Hotaru was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Hotaru 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, Hotaru was viewed 63 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Hotaru's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Hotaru is most adored in Arkansas, Ohio and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Florida, North Carolina and Massachusetts.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hotaru.
Hotaru is found in these categories:
japanese
Means "firefly" in Japanese, often used in literature and names.
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