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Venus

Female

Meaning

The goddess of love, beauty and fertility in roman mythology

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈviːnəs/

Traits associated with the name Venus:

Dogs named Venus tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Venus suggests that you have an appreciation for beauty and a sense of creativity. It also suggests that you are a romantic and have a strong connection to the natural world.

Is Venus a good dog name?

Venus has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Venus 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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616

New York City Dog Name Database

652

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Venus was, in the past month, the 350th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Venus 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, Venus was viewed 135 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Venus is most adored in Pennsylvania, Hawaii and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Connecticut, Louisiana and New Mexico.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Venus is found in these categories:

mythical

Derived from Roman mythology, representing the goddess of love and beauty.

beautiful

Goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology inspires this moniker.

flower

It's named after a plant, the Venus flytrap.

celestial

Named after a Roman goddess, it's a starry nod to divine beauty.

Dog names like Venus:

Luna

The divine embodiment of the moon in greek mythology

Violet

Purple/blue Flower

Vixen

Attractive and quarrelsome.

Viola

Violet

Phoebe

A titan goddess with the gift of prophecy in greek mythology

Velma

A character from the scooby doo detective gang

Comments (4)

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Venus (Santiago Metropolitan, Chile)

My little dog is called Venus, we are from Chile Pal mundo, she is the most loving and tender dog there is. White with black and she is a big eater and a big pamperer. I love her more every day.
August 23, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Venus (Departamento de Bolivar, Colombia)

A dog called Venus and she is very affectionate with my grandmother 🤗
December 14, 2023 ◆ Translated

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DAYYANA (Bogota D.C., Colombia)

I love that name, it is the name of our neighbors' dog and we adore her, she is very tender, affectionate and friendly.
June 05, 2022 ◆ Translated

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venus (Provincia de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

I like that name because my dog is called Venus and I love her very much bye
June 04, 2022 ◆ Translated

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