Celtic Mythology Dog Names

These gods did not stay in favor forever since there were so many different cults. As more knowledge became available, the nature of the gods and religion changed. Many gods and goddesses who were once worshipped with a near insane fervor, were eventually forgotten as time went on. Temples were abandoned and statues were left to fall apart. Every now and then, we find evidence of a god or goddess that gives us more of a clue about the people who worshipped them. Take Nehalennia, for example, this goddess is shrouded in mystery. Several cultures have claimed her, and she was a wildly popular goddess. Her cult was rich and her worshippers were devoted. 

As with most gods and goddesses, eventually, she was replaced. Her temples and statues fell into disrepair. Her first temple was unearthed in the early 1600's, but we only found more evidence of her existence in the late 1970's. It seems that she was a type of mother goddess. She is often depicted with loaves of bread and is seated among young women. The inscriptions dedicated to her are all loving, and it seems that she enjoyed a lot of favor in her time. Her statues are mostly located around ports, and it seems like her worshippers looked to her for support during their treacherous journeys. 

One of the most interesting facts about this mysterious goddess is that she was a dog lover. In most cases where she is depicted, she is accompanied by a dog. It appears to be the same dog, and researchers suggest that she preferred the company of a Greyhound. We hope that in time, we will find evidence of the beautiful dog's name. It is not impossible, and the fact that she was depicted as such a loyal dog owner might explain her enduring popularity. 

There are many dog's in the limelight today who have names based on Celtic Mythology which is fitting specifically for their brave and heroic natures. There is Fiona the Poodle, a blind rescue pup who was once abandoned because of her blindness. She has now found happiness in a loving home in Los Angeles, CA. Another California dog, Maeve, who resides in West Hollywood was suffering from Parvo and considered a lost cause. Her caring rescuer made sure she was brought back to good health. Across the pond in the United Kingdom, German Shepherd Finn displays his Celtic bravery as a police dog.