Sirius

the Dog Star; brightest star in the night sky

GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itSEER-ee-usPopularityUncommon
Pronounced SEER-ee-us

About the name Sirius

Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth, known since ancient times as the Dog Star. The name carries brilliance and mythic weight.

A brilliant, magnetic presence who naturally commands attention.

Fun fact

Sirius appears so bright partly because it's one of the closest stars to Earth, just 8.6 light-years away.

Nicknames for Sirius

SirRius

Variations

SiriusCyrusCyrious

Famous people named Sirius

  • Sirius Black (literary character)

Sibling name ideas

OrionLunaNovaAtlas

Similar names

OrionRising in the skyAtlasto endure, bear the heavensLeolionApolloDestroyer or bright oneAchillespain, or embodiment of the people's griefActaeoneagle man, hunter of the wild skyAdonislord, beautyAeneaspraised one

Themes

CelestialStrongLight
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