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Anima

Female

Meaning

(Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈænɪmə/

Traits associated with the name Anima:

Dogs named Anima tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Anima suggests that you have a strong connection to your inner self and are in tune with your emotions. It also suggests that you are creative and have a deep appreciation for the spiritual world.

Is Anima a good dog name?

Anima has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Anima 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

4,434

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

4,308

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Anima is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Anima was, in the past month, the 6437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Anima 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, Anima was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Anima is most adored in New York, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Ohio and Texas.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Anima is found in these categories:

gothic

Draws from dark, mysterious elements of the soul in medieval philosophy and literature.

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Elvira

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Morticia

Gothic, dark beauty.

Mysteria

Mystery and enigma.

Morgana

Feminine form of Morgan 1.

Sabrina

Latinized form of Habren, the original Welsh name of the River Severn. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sabrina was the name of a princess who was drowned in the Severn. Supposedly the river was named for her, but it is more likely that her name was actually derived from that of the river, which is of unknown meaning. She appears as a water nymph in John Milton's masque Comus (1634). It was popularized as a given name by Samuel A. Taylor's play Sabrina Fair (1953) and the movie adaptation that followed it the next year.

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