Picus

Male

Meaning

A minor god of agriculture; woodpecker or magpie

Origin

Roman

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪkəs/

Traits associated with the name Picus:

Picus has a strong, powerful sound to it that highlights a dog's strength of character.

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

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

Naming your dog Picus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a creative imagination. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to nature and the outdoors.

Is Picus a good dog name?

Picus has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Picus 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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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Picus was, in the past month, the 4907th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Picus 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, Picus was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Picus is most adored in Massachusetts, Florida and Texas.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Picus is found in these categories:

roman dog names
roman

A legendary king of Latium and woodpecker god in Roman mythology.

Dog names like Picus:

derived from 'to destroy
fire or flame-colored
Free
a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
Pierce Valley
Rock
Picus dog name meaning

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