Narcissus — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us), 3 syllables — A figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Narcissus mean?
Mythology: A figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection.. Narcissus is a character from Greek mythology known for his beauty and his tragic love for his own reflection in water.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Narcissus a good dog name?
Narcissus has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname 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".
Narcissus popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Narcissus 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 Narcissus suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Narcissus for its wonderfully unusual, myth & legend feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Narcissus Arrives at Check-In
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other dogs are wondering how Narcissus will fit in. They say, 'If he gets too busy admiring his reflection, we’ll have to remind him: it’s not just about looking good, it’s about having a good time!'
Names similar to Narcissus
- Abaddon — A name associated with destruction in various mythologies.
- Adrastos — Greek name meaning 'not running away' or 'unfaltering'.
- Alastor — Of Greek origin, meaning 'avenger' or 'spirit'.
- Apophis — Name of an ancient Egyptian god of chaos.
- Behemoth — A large and powerful creature.
- Callisto — Most beautiful; a nymph in Greek mythology.
- Camelot — The legendary castle and court associated with King Arthur.
- Casandra — Variant of Cassandra, a figure from Greek mythology.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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