Melampus

Male

Meaning

black foot

Origin

Roman

Pronunciation

/məˈlæmpəs/

Traits associated with the name Melampus:

Dogs named Melampus tend to be loving, strong-willed, industrious, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Melampus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and may have a creative or imaginative side. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to your pet and want to give them a unique and meaningful name.

Is Melampus a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Melampus was, in the past month, the 4481st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Melampus 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, Melampus was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Melampus is most adored in Virginia, Texas and District of Columbia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Melampus is found in these categories:

roman dog names
roman

Associated with ancient Greek mythology, not Roman culture or language.

Dog names like Melampus:

black hair
black
Greatest
Arabic for one who is handsome or beautiful
Scottish for beautiful son of a handsome man
Lovable giant dog.
Melampus dog name meaning

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