Porfirio

Male

Meaning

purple

Origin

Italian

Pronunciation

/pɔɹˈfɪɹi.oʊ/

Traits associated with the name Porfirio:

Dogs named Porfirio tend to be loving, hard-working, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Porfirio suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and unusual names. It also suggests that you may have an interest in history, as Porfirio was a Mexican president in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Is Porfirio a good dog name?

Porfirio has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Porfirio 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

5,685
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Porfirio was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Porfirio 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, Porfirio was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Porfirio is most adored in Connecticut, Oklahoma and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Porfirio:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever

Porfirio is found in these categories:

italian dog names
italian

Derived from Greek, used in Italy, means "purple" or "wearing purple".

Dog names like Porfirio:

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A master at a young age.
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Porfirio dog name meaning

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