Aldebaran
Meaning
the brightest star in Taurus
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
/ældəˈbærən/
Alt. Spellings
Aldi
Traits associated with the name Aldebaran:
Dogs named Aldebaran tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Aldebaran?
Naming your dog Aldebaran suggests that you have an interest in astronomy and may be a fan of science fiction. It also suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style.
Is Aldebaran a good dog name?
Aldebaran has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Aldebaran 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
Aldebaran is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Aldebaran was, in the past month, the 3766th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Aldebaran 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, Aldebaran was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Aldebaran's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Aldebaran is most adored in Virginia, Alabama and Indiana.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, New York and New Jersey.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Aldebaran.
Aldebaran is found in these categories:
celestial
Star of Taurus constellation, it's a stellar choice for astronomy buffs!
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