Peritas

Male

Meaning

Loyal, faithful companion.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/pəˈraɪtəs/

Traits associated with the name Peritas:

Dogs named Peritas tend to be loving, hard-working, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Peritas suggests that you have an appreciation for history and mythology. Peritas was the loyal dog of Alexander the Great, and his name is derived from the Greek word for "defender." This suggests that you value loyalty and protection in your relationships.

Is Peritas a good dog name?

Peritas has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Peritas 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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2,998
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4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Peritas was, in the past month, the 4268th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Peritas 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, Peritas was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Peritas is most adored in Arizona, Georgia and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, District of Columbia and California.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Peritas is found in these categories:

famous dog names
famous

Alexander the Great's loyal canine companion bore this moniker.

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Peritas dog name meaning

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