All names A–Z

Rasmus

RAS-mus2 syllables
Not yet rated

Derived from the Old Greek name Erasmus, meaning 'beloved'. (Scandinavian)

What does Rasmus mean?

Scandinavian: Derived from the Old Greek name Erasmus, meaning 'beloved'.. Rasmus is derived from the Old Greek name Erasmus, which means 'beloved' or 'esteemed'.

Is Rasmus a good dog name?

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

Rasmus in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Rasmus

The other pups say Rasmus must have a grand reputation—he's so beloved, they expect him to schedule nightly serenades. Guess it’s not just a name; it's a whole concert!

Like Rasmus? 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.