Ulysses
Meaning
Wounded In The Thigh
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/jʊˈlɪsiːz/
Traits associated with the name Ulysses:
Dogs named Ulysses tend to be loving, strong-willed, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Ulysses?
Naming your dog Ulysses suggests that you are a person who values adventure, exploration, and creativity. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for literature and the classics.
Is Ulysses a good dog name?
Ulysses has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Ulysses 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
Ulysses is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Ulysses was, in the past month, the 3025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of November 2024, Ulysses 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, Ulysses was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Ulysses's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Ulysses is most adored in Nevada, Arizona and Illinois.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Oklahoma and North Carolina.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ulysses.
Most popular breeds named Ulysses:
- Labrador Retriever
- Dachshund
- German Shepherd
- Rottweiler
- Border Collie
Ulysses is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Harkens back to ancient Greek lore, less trendy than Fido or Spot.
greek
Roman version of Greek hero Odysseus from Homer's epic poem.
Comments (1)
January 08, 2022
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