Nova

Unisex

Meaning

New; a star that suddenly releases a huge burst of energy, temporarily becoming extraordinarily bright.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈnoʊvə/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Oh, Nova! There's just so much to love about this beautiful, astral name.

We've seen too many dog owners chicken out of naming their dog Nova, because it clashes with the word 'no' – and that's really such a shame.

This name represents the sudden burst of light emitted by a star, and that just lays the red carpet for a dog that's ready to make her mark on the world. Just call your dog Nova and find a different word to scold her with, okay?!

Traits associated with the name Nova:

Dogs named Nova tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Nova suggests that you are creative and have an appreciation for the night sky. It could also suggest that you are a fan of science fiction or astronomy.

Is Nova a good dog name?

Nova has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nova is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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Nova is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Nova outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nova was, in the past month, the 72nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Nova 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.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Nova was viewed 190 times, and liked 5 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Nova is most adored in Minnesota, North Carolina and Idaho.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Nova:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Dachshund
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Poodle

Nova is found in these categories:

fall dog names
fall

Latin for "new", it symbolizes the changing seasons and fresh beginnings.

british dog names
british

Not directly linked to British culture or language.

nature dog names
nature

Derived from astronomy, it represents a star showing a sudden increase in brightness.

gothic dog names
gothic

This name draws inspiration from celestial darkness and mysterious cosmic phenomena.

white dog names
white

Nova means new star, shining bright like a fresh snowfall.

unique dog names
unique

A celestial nod, this moniker references a star's explosive brightness.

Dog names like Nova:

The goddess of dawn in greco-roman mythology
Kind To People
Star
Order, harmony, beauty.
Fig newton
Short for tsunami
Nova dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Anonymous (Rhode Island, United States)
What a lovely name! Any male variations?
April 10, 2023

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Jennifer (Ontario, Canada)
Thought we made up this name. Named it after a song. Turns out it’s much more popular than we new.
January 16, 2023

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