Pileus

Unisex

Meaning

a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/paɪˈliːəs/

Alt. Spellings

Pilot

Traits associated with the name Pileus:

Dogs named Pileus 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 Pileus?

It suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor. Pileus is an uncommon name for a dog, and it could be seen as a playful reference to the Latin word for "cap" or "hat."

Is Pileus a good dog name?

Pileus has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Pileus 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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4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of November 2024, Pileus 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, Pileus was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Pileus is most adored in Minnesota, California and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, Oregon and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Pileus is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

Hails from Latin, denoting a type of cloud cap atop mountains.

Dog names like Pileus:

God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.
A long-lived bird in greek mythology.
peafowl
The Fish
To wander; any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system.
a star cluster in the constellation Taurus
Pileus dog name meaning

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