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Dog Names - Mythology

Jeff Davis | https://gundogcentral.com | All Hunting Articles
Posted 08/23/2022




Are you inspired by mythology and fantasy and desiring to name your dog? Mythical dog names are usually associated with different stories in the past. Mythology fans can access other names based on beliefs and areas of interest. The names vary, ranging from gods and goddesses to many mythical figures and individuals of ancient times. Most mythical names represent human history and the various lessons such as glory, bravery, and strength imparted by the mythical figures. If you're inspired by fascinating mythology, here are several options to choose from:



Achilles - hero of Homer's The Iliad

Ajax - hero of the Trojan War

Argus - watchful guardian

Athena - goddess of wisdom

Atlas - leader of the Titans

Aphrodite - goddess of love and beauty

Artemis - goddess of the hunt

Aura - goddess of the breeze

Anubis - original god of the dead

Apollo - god of music, light, prophecy, and medicine

Aquarius - a water bearer god

Arcadia - a region in the central Peloponnese

Baccus - god of wine

Belona - a minor goddess

Bragi - wisdom god

Beowulf - hero and warrior

Brontes - thunderous

Calliope - the muse of epic poetry

Cassandra - priestess of Apollo

Clio - the muse of history

Calypso - daughter of the Titan

Cepheus - two kings in Aethiopia

Cupid - ancient Roman god of love

Crete - the cradle of the empire

Dagr - day in Norse

Duat - kingdom of the dead

Dionysus - god of wine and celebration

Damon - trust and loyalty

Daphne - daughter of the river god

Diana - Roman name for Artemis

Echo - a magical wood nymph

Evander - Greek cultural hero

Eros - love

Fauna - Roman goddess of animals

Fenrir - a giant wolf

Freya - goddess of love

Fortuna - fortune

Ferox - ferocious

Hera - the highest of the goddesses

Hercules - god of strength and power

Hrym - one of the giants that led to the destruction of Norse

Jason - leader of the Argonauts

Jupiter - Roman king of the gods

Juno - queen of heaven

Jotuns - giants

Jupiter - king of gods

Leander - lion man

Linus - leader of lyric song

Loki - a mischievous god of fate and chaos

Luna - Roman goddess of the moon

Mars - god of war

Morpheus - god of dreams

Mercury - quick and agile messenger

Neptune - Roman complement of Poseidon

Odin - Norse mythology's most crucial god

Odysseus - hero of Homer's The Odyssey

Pan - god of the wild

Perseus - destroyer

Poseidon - god of the sea

Theseus - Athenian king

Victoria - Roman goddess of victory

Vulcan - god of fire

Zeus - the highest of the gods

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