Meaning and background
The story behind Aengus
Aengus is an old Irish name, related to Aonghus and borne by a figure in Irish mythology. One explanation connects its elements with “one” and “strength”, but the etymology is qualified rather than certain. Its heritage is more informative than a claim that the name confers courage or power on a dog.
- Origin
- An older Irish form related to Aonghus, a name also found in Irish mythology. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Aengus appears in 3 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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