Galileo

Male

Meaning

Italian physicist and astronomer.

Origin

Italian

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈlaɪloʊ/

Traits associated with the name Galileo:

Dogs named Galileo tend to be loving, loyal, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for science and discovery, and that you admire the accomplishments of Galileo Galilei.

Is Galileo a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Galileo was, in the past month, the 3341st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Galileo 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, Galileo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Galileo is most adored in Wyoming, Idaho and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, New Jersey and Oklahoma.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Galileo:

  1. Chinese Shar-Pei
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. Jack Russell Terrier
  4. Shih Tzu

Galileo is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Galileo was a famous, innovative thinker and explorer of unknown realms.

celestial dog names
celestial

He's an iconic astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.

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Galileo dog name meaning

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