Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse 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. Betelgeuse isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Betelgeuse was, in the past month, the 5041st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Betelgeuse 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, Betelgeuse was viewed 40 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Betelgeuse is most adored in Idaho, Indiana and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Connecticut and Illinois.

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

Betelgeuse is found in these categories:

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Star of Orion's shoulder, this dog name shines with astronomical flair!