Greek Mythology Dog Names

Introduction

The ancient tales of Greek mythology are those full of fantastic beasts and even more fantastic gods and goddesses. Because there are so many characters involved in the storyline of Greek mythology, it is the perfect place to find a fabulous dog name; especially if you are someone who greatly enjoys the beauty and mystery that can be found within the stories of the Greek world. Many people may be familiar with the popular deities such as Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon, but there are a multitude of other amazing names that are not as well know simply waiting to be discovered!

Greek Mythology Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Greek Mythology Name

Cerberus

Featured in Disney’s 1997 animated picture Hercules, there is a well-known Greek mythology monster by the name of Cerberus. This large and powerful three-headed dog is the guardian of the Underworld and Hade’s pet in both the movie and the actual Greek myths. With jet black fur, three mouths full of sharp teeth, and eyes that glow red with an evil fury, Cerberus is not a dog that most people would like to run into. Historically, his physique also included a serpent's tail, along with a mane of snakes and the claws of a lion, but it seems that Disney decided to keep their version of Cerberus a bit more on the tame side.

In the traditional Greek mythology, the hero Heracles (his Roman name is actually Hercules, which most are more familiar with) was given 12 tasks to perform in order to become a true hero. These tasks were known as "labours" and for his final labour, Heracles was assigned the great feat of capturing Cerberus without the aid of any weapons. Cerberus had one job; to protect the entrance of the Underworld and allow the dead to enter, while preventing anything from leaving. There's no doubt that the great beast was incredibly strong and not about to back down in the slightest, but with a bit of help from the other gods, Heracles was able to sneak into the Underworld. He then managed to out wit (and out brute) the large three headed dog; thus completing all of his labours successfully. The Disney movie Hercules actually sticks to a bit of this traditional story and shows Hercules breaking into the Underworld in order to save the life his beloved, Megara. He uses Cerberus as a ride to take him to Hades and instead of the great growling beast that the massive dog usually is, he whines and cowers next to the hero's strength; all without the help of weapons.

Although some people may believe that Cerberus is all bad, he honestly is a great pet for the master he serves. Thanks to his intimidating presence and fearsome reputation, there is no doubt that Cerberus is an impressive dog in pop culture. Extremely loyal, well trained, and incredibly intelligent, Cerberus does a fantastic job of protecting the entrance of the Underworld from those who shouldn't cross it's threshold; as long as that person isn't Hercules on a mission, of course.

Greek Mythology Dog Name Considerations

In Greek mythology, there is pretty much a god or goddess for everything. From the sun to your fireplace, there is a deity assigned to either bless or curse it. Thanks to this variety, no matter what type of dog you have, if you would like to chose a Greek mythology name for him, you shouldn’t have a hard time coming up with something!

For instance, let’s say you have a large, Mastiff puppy who seems like he would be the perfect fit for the god of the sky’s title, Zeus. However, you realize that he is more of a gentle and playful goofball, who doesn’t have a lick of seriousness in him. At this point, the name Dionysus may be the perfect fit! Dionysus is the god of of the grape harvest, wine, and theater. He is extremely happy during the harvest, but during the winter he is sluggish; therefore, his name seems like an excellent title for a silly, yet laid back puppy giant.

As you can see, Greek mythology offers a lot of potential for many different personality types, and when it comes time to chose a name for your pup, you may be surprised to see which one fits the best!

Male Greek Mythology Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
9	Kratos God of strength and power
7	Aether God of light, the atmosphere, space, heaven, and the upper most air
6	Boreas God of the cold north wind who brought the winter
6	Hephaestus Married to Aphrodite and weapons master for the gods as well as the god of metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and sculpture
6	Notus Greek god of the south wind
5	Dinlas Son of Aphrodite and god of the ancient city Lamark
5	Cerus Wild bull who was tamed and turned into the Taurus constellation
5	Atlas The Titan of astronomy who was made to carry the world on his shoulders after the war of the Titans was lost
5	Cronus Father of the Titans and god of agriculture
4	Attis Minor god of all things grown upon the earth, such as vegetation, and rebirth
3	Hades Zeus’ brother and lord of the Underworld
3	Chaos The emptiness that created all things
3	Tartarus A great pit in the deepest part of the Underworld and known as the god of the deep abyss
3	Morpheus Has the special skill of taking any human form and appearing in dreams as he is god of dreams and sleep
2	Hermes Messenger of the gods as well as god of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, and guide to the Underworld
2	Achelous God of the Achelous River
1	Crios Titan god of the constellations
1	Heracles Demi-god and son of Zeus
1	Poseidon Brother of Zeus and god of the sea
1	Alastor The avenger of dark acts and god of all family feuds
1	Momus God of writers, poets, satire, mockery, and censure
0	Dionysus God of the grape harvest, wine, and theatre
0	Prometheus The Titan of crafty counsel who molded mankind with his one hands from the clay
0	Triton Son of Poseidon and Amphitrite who was the messenger of the sea
-1	Zeus God of the sky and king of all gods
-1	Ares God of war
-1	Castor One of the twins who were transformed into the constellation Gemini
-1	Pan A Satyr who was the god of nature, the wild, shepherd, flocks, goats, and mountains
-2	Apollo God of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, the sun, plague, medicine, light, and knowledge
-2	Caerus Lesser god of luck and opportunity

Female Greek Mythology Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Amphitrite Wife of Poseidon and goddess of the sea
7	Antheia Goddess of flowers, gardens, swamps, and marshes
7	Brizo A prophet goddess who was the protector of mariners, sailors, and fishermen
6	Hera Married to Zeus, queen of the gods and goddess of goodness, women, and marriage
6	Artemis Virgin goddess of the moon, the hunt, and the sister of Apollo
6	Calliope The muse of epic poetry also the wisest of the muses
5	Demeter Goddess of fertility, the harvest, sacred law, and agriculture
5	Eos Titaness and goddess of the dawn
4	Pheme Goddess of fame and gossip
4	Nyx Goddess of the night
4	Hebe Goddess of eternal youth
3	Hemera Daughter of Erebus and Nyx, goddess of the day and daylight
3	Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and art who was born from the forehead of Zeus
3	Bia Sister of Nike as well as the goddess of force and raw energy
2	Persephone The wife of Hades as well as the goddess of vegetation and spring
2	Cierce Goddess of magic who would transform those who insulted her into beasts
1	Tyche Goddess of prosperity and fortune
1	Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty
1	Metis The first spouse of Zeus and the Titaness of wisdom
1	Iris Goddess of the rainbow, sea, and sky as well as a messenger of the gods
0	Thalia The muse of comedy and idyllic poetry
0	Styx Goddess of the River Styx and the first to aid Zeus against the Titans
0	Rhea Known as the mother of the gods and the Titans of nature
0	Peitho Goddess of persuasion and seduction
0	Nike Goddess of speed, strength, and bravery
0	Hecate Goddess of magic, crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft
0	Harmonia Greek goddess of harmony and concord
-1	Hestia Goddess of the hearth and domestic life
-1	Até Goddess of mischief, ruin, folly, and delusion
-2	Eris Goddess of chaos, strife, and discord