Apothem
Meaning
A line from the center of a polygon at right angles to any of its sides.
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈæpəθəm/
Traits associated with the name Apothem:
Dogs named Apothem tend to be loving, affectionate, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Apothem?
That you have an appreciation for geometry and mathematics! Apothem is a term used to describe the distance from the center of a polygon to its side.
Is Apothem a good dog name?
Apothem has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Apothem 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
Apothem is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Apothem was, in the past month, the 3554th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Apothem is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Apothem was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Apothem's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Apothem is most adored in Nevada, Oregon and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Wyoming and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Apothem.
Apothem is found in these categories:
nerdy
References a line segment in geometry, appealing to math enthusiasts.
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