Achilles
Meaning
A hero of the trojan war; the greatest greek warrior in greek mythology.
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈækəliːz/
Traits associated with the name Achilles:
Dogs named Achilles tend to be brave, hard-working, loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Achilles?
Naming your dog Achilles suggests that you admire strength, courage, and resilience. It may also suggest that you have a strong appreciation for Greek mythology.
Is Achilles a good dog name?
Achilles has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Achilles 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
Achilles is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Achilles was, in the past month, the 1667th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Achilles 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, Achilles was viewed 81 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Achilles's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Achilles is most adored in Connecticut, Indiana and New Jersey.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, North Carolina and Nebraska.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Achilles.
Most popular breeds named Achilles:
- Labrador Retriever
- Boxer
- Doberman Pinscher
- Chihuahua
- Boston Terrier
Achilles is found in these categories:
military
He's named after a famous Greek warrior from the Trojan War.
greek
Famed Greek hero from Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad".
mythical
Achilles is a famous Greek hero, making the name popular for strong, brave dogs.
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