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Comments and insights on the name Sirius

A beautiful name for a beautiful, much-missed guy.

Great for people who love a good pun every once in a while, especially if you're a dog person.

Personal experiences with the name Sirius

"Are you serious?"

"Why, yes I am"

My brother is named Sirius. He's a big nerd.

Nicknames for Sirius

Sir, Siri

Padfoot

Snuffles

Woof Woof

Meanings and history of the name Sirius

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, colloquialy known as the "Dog Star". The name Sirius is derived from the Ancient Greek Σείριος.

Famous real-life people named Sirius

Sirius Black/Padfoot/Snuffles

Sirius in song, story & screen

Sirius Orion Black, Harry Potter's godfather, Azkaban escapee, and an unregistered animagus in the Harry Potter series. A member of the Order of the Phoenix, he did not deserve to die in book 5 as he was a strong, loyal man and we will always remember Padfoot.