Dog Names > Diana

Diana

Female

Meaning

The goddess of hunting in roman mythology

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/daɪˈænə/

Alt. Spellings

Dayana

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Diana, a name fit for a canine queen! It's not just for Wonder Woman or the beloved Princess of Wales. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt and wild animals, making it a perfect match for your adventurous pooch. Plus, it's a name that demands respect, so when you're yelling "Diana, drop that squirrel!" in the park, people will know you mean business. So, if you want a name that's regal, powerful, and a little bit wild, Diana is a top-notch choice for your four-legged friend.

Traits associated with the name Diana:

Dogs named Diana tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Diana?

Naming your dog Diana suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for Greek or Roman mythology. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the name Diana, either through personal experience or through admiration of a famous figure with the same name.

Is Diana a good dog name?

Diana has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Diana 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

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1,006

New York City Dog Name Database

818

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Diana is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Diana was, in the past month, the 486th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Diana 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, Diana was viewed 98 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Diana is most adored in Idaho, Delaware and Florida.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Diana is found in these categories:

posh

Royalty often inspires high-class monikers, think Princess of Wales.

british

Beloved late Princess of Wales, symbol of compassion and humanitarian work.

superhero

She shares her moniker with Wonder Woman's alter ego.

roman

Goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature in Roman mythology.

mythical

Derived from Roman mythology, she was the goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature.

biblical

Diana is a biblical dog name because it originates from the Roman goddess of the hunt, often associated with animals.

hunting

Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt, making it suitable for a hunting dog.

Dog names like Diana:

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Dottie

Gift of God.

Duchess

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

Bella

Beautiful; short for Isabella.

Chloe

Daphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel

Daphne

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Comments (2)

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)

I think Diana is a beautiful name for a good looking dog like a poodle and it also resembles Diana, princess of wales.
November 02, 2024

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Eliane (Goiás, Brazil)

Dyana is a very warm name
August 18, 2024 ◆ Translated

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