Narcissus

Male

Meaning

A handsome narcissistic hunter in Greek mythology.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

Traits associated with the name Narcissus:

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

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

Naming your dog Narcissus suggests that you have an appreciation for Greek mythology and may have a sense of humor. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for irony, as the myth of Narcissus is about a man who was so in love with himself that he was unable to love anyone else.

Is Narcissus a good dog name?

Narcissus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Narcissus 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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Narcissus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Narcissus was, in the past month, the 6437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Narcissus 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, Narcissus was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Narcissus is most adored in Nebraska, Minnesota and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, District of Columbia and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Narcissus is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

Derived from Greek mythology, the character fell in love with his own reflection, symbolizing vanity and self-obsession.

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