Delphinus
Meaning
type genus of the Delphinidae
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/dɛlˈfaɪnəs/
Traits associated with the name Delphinus:
Dogs named Delphinus 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 Delphinus?
Naming your dog Delphinus suggests that you have an appreciation for the natural world and a love of the sea. It also suggests that you have a creative and imaginative side.
Is Delphinus a good dog name?
Delphinus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Delphinus 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
Delphinus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Delphinus was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Delphinus 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, Delphinus was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Delphinus's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Delphinus is most adored in Alaska, Mississippi and Maryland.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, New Jersey and California.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Delphinus.
Delphinus is found in these categories:
celestial
Named after a constellation, it's a starry nod to our canine companions.
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