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Pius

PY-us1 syllable
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Of Latin origin, meaning 'pious' or 'devout'. (Human)

What does Pius mean?

Human: Of Latin origin, meaning 'pious' or 'devout'.. Pius is derived from the Latin word 'pius', meaning 'pious' or 'devout', often used in historical contexts.

Is Pius a good dog name?

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

Pius in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Pius 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 Pius suit?

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Pius Arrives at Check-In

During nap time, the other dogs whispered, "Do you think Pius is praying for snacks? Or just having a deeply contemplative dream about mastering the art of belly rubs?"

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