Icarus
Meaning
Son of Daedalus, the creator of the labyrinth in greek mythology.
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪkərəs/
Traits associated with the name Icarus:
Dogs named Icarus 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 Icarus?
Naming your dog Icarus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a sense of adventure. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Is Icarus a good dog name?
Icarus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Icarus 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
Icarus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Icarus was, in the past month, the 3554th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Icarus 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, Icarus was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Icarus's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Icarus is most adored in Colorado, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Iowa and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Icarus.
Most popular breeds named Icarus:
- Cockapoo
- Boxer
Icarus is found in these categories:
greek
A character in Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun.
mythical
Derived from Greek mythology, symbolizing ambition and recklessness, often used for adventurous or daring dogs.
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