Lacerta

Unisex

Meaning

type genus of the Lacertidae

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ləˈsɜːrtə/

Alt. Spellings

Lacey

Traits associated with the name Lacerta:

Dogs named Lacerta tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Lacerta suggests that you have an appreciation for the natural world and a love of reptiles. It could also suggest that you have an interest in astronomy, as Lacerta is a constellation in the northern sky.

Is Lacerta a good dog name?

Lacerta 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. Lacerta 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

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lacerta was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Lacerta 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, Lacerta was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lacerta is most adored in Alabama, Arizona and Georgia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Lacerta is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Named after a constellation, it's a star-studded choice for canine companions.

Dog names like Lacerta:

Leo
The nemean lion in Greek mythology
Freedom
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
Full Of Life, Energy
The Scales, Equality
Happy
Lacerta dog name meaning

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