Tacitus

Male

Meaning

Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/təˈkaɪtəs/

Traits associated with the name Tacitus:

Tacitus has a strong, powerful sound to it that highlights a dog's strength of character.

Dogs named Tacitus tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Tacitus suggests that you have an appreciation for history and literature. Tacitus was a Roman historian and senator who wrote about the Roman Empire and its people. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of creativity and a love of learning.

Is Tacitus a good dog name?

Tacitus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Tacitus 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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Tacitus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tacitus was, in the past month, the 2485th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Tacitus 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, Tacitus was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Tacitus is most adored in Pennsylvania, Florida and Arizona.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Tacitus is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Not directly linked to Spanish culture or language.

Dog names like Tacitus:

Bull-like or bull-inspired.
a matador or one of the supporting team during a bull fight
To Honor God
The god that lived in and protected boundary markers
God's protector.
Gift of God.
Tacitus dog name meaning

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