Sirius
Meaning
The god or goddess of the dog-star
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪərəs/
Traits associated with the name Sirius:
Dogs named Sirius tend to be loving, loyal, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Sirius?
It suggests that you have an appreciation for the stars and the night sky. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the Harry Potter series, as Sirius Black is a character in the books.
Is Sirius a good dog name?
Sirius has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sirius is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!
Popularity: Overall
Sirius is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Sirius outranks the great majority of names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Sirius was, in the past month, the 782nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Sirius 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, Sirius was viewed 120 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Sirius's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Sirius is most adored in Idaho, Wisconsin and Iowa.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sirius.
Most popular breeds named Sirius:
- German Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Labrador Retriever
- American Pitbull Terrier
- Newfoundland
Famous dogs named Sirius:
A dog named Sirius was a character in the book Sirius by Olaf Stapleton.
Sirius is found in these categories:
greek
Means "glowing" in Greek, associated with the brightest star.
mythical
The star, often associated with dogs, is named after the Greek word for "glowing" or "scorching."
celestial
Star of Canis Major constellation, also Harry Potter's godfather's animagus form!
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