Messier

Unisex

Meaning

Star cataloger/discoverer.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/mɛs.je/

Traits associated with the name Messier:

Dogs named Messier 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 Messier?

That you have an appreciation for astronomy and a sense of humor. Messier is a reference to the Messier catalog, a list of astronomical objects compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century.

Is Messier a good dog name?

Messier has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Messier 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

3,822
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Messier was, in the past month, the 6342nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Messier 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, Messier was viewed 48 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Messier is most adored in Colorado, Illinois and Washington.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Messier:

  1. Labrador Retriever

Messier is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Named after a famous French astronomer, it's a star-studded choice!

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Messier dog name meaning

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SENAIDA NOGUERA (Cortés Department, Honduras)
I LOVE THE NAME MESSIER, SINCE I AM A VERY FAN OF EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH ASTRONOMY. SO IT LED ME TO GIVE 2 NAMES TO MY PUPPY, WHICH I CALLED HER ''MESSIER ADHARA''
November 03, 2023 ◆ Translated

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