Dog Names > Philomena

Philomena

Female

Meaning

Strong Friend

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/fɪˈloʊmənə/

Traits associated with the name Philomena:

Dogs named Philomena tend to be loving, industrious, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and interesting names, and that you may have a creative and imaginative side.

Is Philomena a good dog name?

Philomena 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. Philomena 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

4,216

2,425

New York City Dog Name Database

3,328

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Philomena was, in the past month, the 2415th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Philomena is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Philomena was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Philomena is most adored in Washington, Michigan and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, New York and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Philomena is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Originates from ancient Greece, rarely used in modern canine nomenclature.

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Pet form of margaret, meaning pearl

Penny

A computer book.

Polly

Latin american for a bitter lady

Penelope

The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology

Phoebe

A titan goddess with the gift of prophecy in greek mythology

Patsy

Noble

Comments (1)

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Lyn (Ontario, Canada)

My beagle is named Philomena. She is a sweet and loving girl. She was a rescue and they named her there. It definitely suits her personality.
March 16, 2023

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