Prometheus

Unisex

Meaning

(Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/prəˈmiːθiəs/

Traits associated with the name Prometheus:

Dogs named Prometheus 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 Prometheus?

Naming your dog Prometheus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a sense of creativity. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of justice and a desire to do what is right.

Is Prometheus a good dog name?

Prometheus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Prometheus 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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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Prometheus was, in the past month, the 3769th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Prometheus 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, Prometheus was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Prometheus is most adored in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Prometheus:

  1. Labrador Retriever

Prometheus is found in these categories:

celestial dog names
celestial

He's a Titan god who famously gifted mankind fire from the heavens.

Dog names like Prometheus:

Lost
the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces
The first woman in greek mythology
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
Electric mouse Pokémon.
Prometheus dog name meaning

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