Lorelei

Female

Meaning

alluring

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/lɔːˈreɪlaɪ/

Traits associated with the name Lorelei:

Dogs named Lorelei tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a creative spirit. Lorelei is a figure from Germanic folklore who is said to have been a beautiful maiden who lived on a rock in the Rhine River and sang a beautiful song that lured sailors to their doom.

Is Lorelei a good dog name?

Lorelei 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. Lorelei 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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3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lorelei was, in the past month, the 3856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lorelei 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, Lorelei was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Lorelei is most adored in Ohio, Texas and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Hawaii, Nebraska and Maryland.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Lorelei:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. Basset Hound
  3. Poodle

Famous dogs named Lorelei:

  • literature icon A dog named Lorelei was a character in the book Lorelei's Secret by Carolyn Parkhurst.

Lorelei is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

A mythical siren from German folklore who lured sailors to their doom.

Dog names like Lorelei:

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Lorelei dog name meaning

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