Icarus

Male

Meaning

Son of Daedalus, the creator of the labyrinth in greek mythology.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪkərəs/

Traits associated with the name Icarus:

Dogs named Icarus 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 Icarus?

Naming your dog Icarus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a sense of adventure. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for taking risks and pushing boundaries.

Is Icarus a good dog name?

Icarus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Icarus 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

2,012
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Icarus was, in the past month, the 4064th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Icarus 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, Icarus was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Icarus is most adored in Colorado, Arizona and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Nebraska and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Icarus:

  1. Cockapoo
  2. Boxer

Icarus is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

A character in Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun.

mythical dog names
mythical

Derived from Greek mythology, symbolizing ambition and recklessness, often used for adventurous or daring dogs.

Dog names like Icarus:

A hero of the trojan war; the greatest greek warrior in greek mythology.
The god of beauty and desire in greek mythology.
A legendary hero in greek mythology.
trail-follower
Fire
God's salvation
Icarus dog name meaning

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