Prospero

Prospero 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. Prospero isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Prospero was, in the past month, the 1691st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Prospero 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, Prospero was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Prospero is most adored in Washington, District of Columbia and Michigan.

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

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

Prospero is found in these categories:

italian

Prospero translates to "prosperous" in Italian, suggesting good fortune.

celestial

Hails from Shakespeare's "The Tempest", a play brimming with astral magic.