Small Greek Domestic Dog Names

Introduction

Also known as the Kokoni, the Small Greek Domestic Dog is a breed that is native to Greece and is as sweet and cuddly as they may sound. With a long haired tail, floppy ears, and a delicate snout, these little dogs were popular companions of the Greeks for a very long time, and still are today. Their name, Kokoni actually can be translated to mean "daughter" in Modern Greek; this was most likely chosen as the title for this dog as daughters tended to help around the house, so these dogs were the "daughter's dog" and didn't go out to hunt like other Greek breeds. If you are lucky enough to own one of these pups, then you know how wonderful of a companion they can be.

Small Greek Domestic Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Small Greek Domestic Dog Name

Argos

The story of the Odyssey is one that has been a classic for an extremely long time. Our spotlight dog of the day lives in this classic story world and relates directly to the old history of Odysseus. In fact, the story of Argos (or Argus) the dog is one that not only aids in telling the account of Odysseus, but also pulls on everyone's heart strings as we realize that this faithful and loyal dog is as devoted as they come. While Argos' breed is never clearly stated, we know that when he was living with Odysseus, he was the fastest and strongest tracking dog around. This means that most likely, Argos could have been within the Hound family and was definitely a working dog. However, this fact is not what makes Argos so special. It is the undying loyalty and devotion that he has towards his master, Odysseus.

Argos was raised by Odysseus from puppyhood and was an extremely faithful dog. When Odysseus left to fight Troy, there was no way to know just how long he would be away. Instead of just a short expedition as hoped, Odysseus was gone for 10 years fighting Troy, only to survive the war and spend another 10 years travelling to get back home to those he loved. That is a very long time to be away, but it is an even longer time for a dog to live. At this point in time, Argos was no longer the dog that Odysseus left behind. Gone was the strong and swift tracking dog, and in his place was a frail old pup that everyone had seemed to forget. It is heartbreaking to know that Argos seemed to just be holding on long enough to see his master once more.

Argos spent his final days laying on a trash pile, covered in fleas and mites, with no strength left to move. When Odysseus finally made it back home in disguise, he was so weathered and warn that not even his closest friends recognized him; but there was one who did, and that one was Argos. As Odysseus walked by his beloved dog, the old pup was able to drop his ears and wag his tail in recognition before he slipped into death. There is no doubt that Odysseus must have wished he could drop his disguise for just one moment in order to say goodbye to his best friend.

Small Greek Domestic Dog Name Considerations

Naturally any Greek name would work perfectly when it comes to choosing a title for your Small Greek Domestic Dog. However, a few options that may be even more fitting for this particular breed tend to revolve around the minor gods and goddesses of Greek culture. As the Small Greek Domestic Dog is on the small to medium side, choosing a minor god or goddess to represent them is not only going to offer an amazing name that represents their culture, but it will also let their small size shine! The most common and popular Greek gods such as Zeus are always well known, but what about some of the others that we don't always hear about? For instance, there is a minor god by the name of "Notus" who is the god of the south wind. In fact, there are four different wind gods that make up the north, south, east, and west winds; these names are perfect for the Small Greek Domestic Dog due to the long, fair fur and delicate features. If you want to go for a slightly more well-known name, there is always the god "Pan", who is the deity of the wild and much more.

Male Small Greek Domestic Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Pan A Satyr god of flocks and shepherds, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music
0	Eros The god of love
0	Helios A god of the sun who was later overshadowed by Apollo
0	Thanatos A god of non-violent death
0	Aeolus Greek god of the wind and air
0	Aristaeus Minor god of animal husbandry, bee-keeping, and fruit trees
0	Attis A minor god of vegetation along with fruits of the earth
0	Boreas Greek god known as the "North Wind" and the bringer of winter
0	Caerus The minor god of opportunity, luck and wonderful moments
0	Castor One of the twins Zeus turned into the Gemini constellation
0	Cerus A large bull that was tamed by Persephone and turned into Taurus
0	Dinlas A son of Aphrodite who healed wounded warriors
0	Eurus Known as the "East wind" who rules over the unlucky east wind
0	Glaucus A fisherman who become immortal after eating a magic herb
0	Hermes Messenger of the gods
0	Momus The god of satire
0	Notus The "South Wind" god
0	Oneiroi Black winged demons that take on the form of dreams
0	Paean The Olympian's physician
0	Phosphorus Known as the Morning Star
0	Pollux The second twin of the Gemini constellation
0	Satyr A goat man
0	Myth Inspired by the mythology where many of these names come from
0	Greek The culture where this breed originates
0	Triton Messenger of the sea
0	Pontus An ancient pre-Olympian sea-god of the deep sea
0	Priapus Minor fertility god
0	Charon Ferryman for Hades
0	Zephyrus The "West Wind"
0	Atlas The god tasked with holding the world upon his shoulders

Female Small Greek Domestic Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Persephone Goddess of the underworld
0	Hebe Goddess of eternal youth
0	Eris The goddess of chaos, strife and discord
0	Selene Goddess of the moon and known as mother of vampires
0	Eos The goddess of the dawn
0	Iris Goddess of the rainbow and another messenger for the gods
0	Achelois Minor goddess whose name means “she who washes away pain”
0	Alectrona Early goddess of the sun and possibly goddess of the morning
0	Amphitrite Greek goddess of the sea and wife to Poseidon
0	Antheia Goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths
0	Ate The goddess known for mischief, delusion, ruin, and folly
0	Calliope The muse of epic poetry and wisest of all the Muses
0	Calypso A sea nymph who is said to be the daughter of Atlas
0	Ceto Primordial sea monster goddess
0	Circe A goddess of magic
0	Clio The muse of history
0	Cybele Goddess of caverns, mountains, nature and wild animals
0	Elpis The spirit and personification of hope
0	Enyo Minor goddess of war and destruction
0	Enterpe The muse of music and lyric poetry
0	Hemera Primordial goddess of daytime and daylight
0	Melpomene Originally the muse of singing who then became the muse of tragedy
0	Polyhymnia The muse of sacred poetry, sacred hymn, dance, and eloquence
0	Taygete A mountain nymph
0	Thalia The muse of comedy and idyllic poetry
0	Thetis Sea nymph and goddess of water
0	Muse Nine goddess of the arts
0	Urania Muse of astronomy and astrology
0	Styx Goddess of the river Styx
0	Erato Muse of lyric poetry, especially love and erotic poetry