Borealis
Meaning
Northern lights phenomenon.
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/bəˈriː.əl.ɪs/
Traits associated with the name Borealis:
Dogs named Borealis 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 Borealis?
Naming your dog Borealis suggests that you have an appreciation for the natural world and a sense of adventure. It also suggests that you have a creative and unique outlook on life.
Is Borealis a good dog name?
Borealis has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Borealis 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
Borealis is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Borealis was, in the past month, the 2018th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Borealis 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, Borealis was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Borealis's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Borealis is most adored in Connecticut, Kentucky and District of Columbia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, New Jersey and Alaska.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Borealis.
Borealis is found in these categories:
celestial
Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, light up our night sky!
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