Nyx

Nyx is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Nyx isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Nyx is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Nyx was, in the past month, the 708th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Nyx 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, Nyx was viewed 104 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Nyx is most adored in Wyoming, Idaho and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Indiana and South Carolina.

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

Nyx is found in these categories:

big

Nyx, Greek goddess of night, suggests strength, mystery and majesty.

mythical

Nyx is a Greek goddess of night, making the name mythical and unique for a dog.

hipster

Unconventional choice, inspired by Greek mythology's goddess of night.

badass

Derived from Greek mythology, symbolizing the goddess of night, embodying mystery, power, and a touch of the supernatural.