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Marius

MAR-ee-us2 syllables
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Derived from the Latin name meaning 'male' or 'manly'. (Latin)

What does Marius mean?

Latin: Derived from the Latin name meaning 'male' or 'manly'.. Marius is derived from the Latin name 'Marius', which means 'male' or 'manly', often associated with strength.

Is Marius a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Marius in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Marius in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Marius suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Marius

As Marius joined us for toy time, the pups whispered, 'I wonder if he’ll bring us a taste of adventure… or just a really fancy squeaky toy!'

Like Marius? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.