Selene

Selene has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Selene 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Selene was, in the past month, the 3680th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Selene 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, Selene was viewed 58 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Selene is most adored in New Jersey, Utah and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Oklahoma and Florida.

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

Most popular breeds named Selene:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua

Selene is found in these categories:

mythical

Selene is a Greek goddess associated with the moon, making the name mythical.

gothic

Derived from Greek mythology, it's associated with darkness and the moon, common themes in gothic culture.