Magellan

Male

Meaning

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

Origin

Portuguese

Pronunciation

/məˈɡɛlən/

Traits associated with the name Magellan:

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

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

Naming your dog Magellan suggests that you have a sense of adventure and a love of exploration. It also suggests that you admire the courage and determination of the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Is Magellan a good dog name?

Magellan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Magellan 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
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Magellan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Magellan was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Magellan 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, Magellan was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Magellan is most adored in Maine, Texas and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, North Carolina and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Magellan:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Corgi
  3. Labrador Retriever

Magellan is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Famous Spanish explorer who first circumnavigated the globe.

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Mountain of blackness.
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Magellan dog name meaning

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