Electra

Female

Meaning

The daughter of queen clytemnestra and king agamemnon in greek mythology

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlɛktrə/

Traits associated with the name Electra:

Dogs named Electra tend to be brave, loving, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Electra suggests that you have a strong appreciation for Greek mythology and a creative spirit. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of independence and a desire to stand out from the crowd.

Is Electra a good dog name?

Electra 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. Electra 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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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
2,127
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Electra was, in the past month, the 5137th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Electra 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, Electra was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Electra is most adored in Arizona, South Carolina and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, California and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Electra:

  1. Basset Hound
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Pekingese
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Siberian Husky

Famous dogs named Electra:

  • comics icon A dog named Electra appeared in the comic book Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

Electra is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

A character from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.

mythical dog names
mythical

Derived from Greek mythology, Electra was a significant figure, making the name popular for dogs.

Dog names like Electra:

Torch
Diminutive Form Of Euphemia
My god is a vow
Loving, loyal, faithful.
The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology
Beautiful, beloved, kind.
Electra dog name meaning

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