Capricornus
Meaning
a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/kæˈprɪkɔːrnəs/
Alt. Spellings
Capri
Traits associated with the name Capricornus:
Dogs named Capricornus 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 Capricornus?
Naming your dog Capricornus suggests that you have an affinity for astrology and the zodiac. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the Capricorn sign, either because it is your own sign or because you have a special connection to someone who is a Capricorn.
Is Capricornus a good dog name?
Capricornus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Capricornus 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
Capricornus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Capricornus was, in the past month, the 5251st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Capricornus 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, Capricornus was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Capricornus's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Capricornus is most adored in Mississippi, Idaho and Massachusetts.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Virginia and Oklahoma.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Capricornus.
Capricornus is found in these categories:
celestial
Stars align in this constellation, inspiring dog names from the cosmos.
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