Demetrie — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Demetrie (deh-MEE-tree), 2 syllables — Derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Demetrie mean?
Greek: Derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest.. Demetrie is a variant of Demetrius, which means 'follower of Demeter.' Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Demetrie a good dog name?
Demetrie has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 2 syllables, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Demetrie popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Demetrie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Demetrie suit?
It is most often used for boy dogs in our community. Owners often pick Demetrie for its classic, human name, elegant feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Who's Demetrie?
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
As the other dogs welcomed Demetrie at the Dog Hotel, one whispered, "I heard he’s so mysterious, he once made a shadow chase its own tail!"
Names similar to Demetrie
- Adline — A variant of the name Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
- Aislinn — Dream or vision in Irish.
- Anjolie — A variant of the name Angela, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.
- Audrey — Of Old English origin, meaning 'noble strength'.
- Caesar — The great Roman general — a long-serving dog classic.
- Cella — Derived from 'cella', meaning 'small room' or 'chamber'.
- Charmaine — A name of French origin meaning 'delight' or 'charm'.
- Charmine — Derived from the French name meaning 'song' or 'charm'.
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By the numbers
- 2 syllables — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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