Hermes

Male

Meaning

The name means bitter

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈhɜːrmiːz/

Traits associated with the name Hermes:

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

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

Naming your dog Hermes suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a sense of humor. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Hermes a good dog name?

Hermes has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Hermes 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

2,023
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hermes was, in the past month, the 1734th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Hermes 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, Hermes was viewed 65 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hermes is most adored in New Jersey, District of Columbia and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Washington and Delaware.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hermes:

  1. Beagle
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Maltese

Hermes is found in these categories:

grumpy dog names
grumpy

Hermes, the Greek messenger god, was known for his quick temper.

mythical dog names
mythical

He's a Greek god known for speed and cunning, traits often associated with dogs.

Dog names like Hermes:

Commander
One of the earliest and most important egyptian gods in egyptian mythology.
A son of nine damsels that guards the gods in Norse mythology.
Home ruler
Battle warrior
Home ruler
Hermes dog name meaning

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