50 Powerful Dog Names from Greek Mythology
Dogs are loyal, brave, and sometimes larger-than-life—just like the heroes and gods of Greek mythology. Here’s a list of names with legendary backstories, perfect for giving your dog a name worthy of the gods!
1. Names of Gods & Titans ⚡
Strong, powerful names inspired by the rulers of Olympus and ancient titans:
Zeus
King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus
Apollo
God of the sun, music, and prophecy
Ares
God of war and courage
Hermes
Messenger god, known for speed and wit
Hades
God of the underworld and riches
Poseidon
God of the sea, storms, and horses
Atlas
Titan who held up the sky
Cronus
Leader of the first generation of Titans
Helios
Personification of the sun
Hyperion
Titan of heavenly light
2. Mythical Women & Muses 🧝♀️
Elegant and wise names from goddesses, muses, and legendary women:
Athena
Goddess of wisdom and war
Hera
Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage
Nyx
Goddess of the night
Gaia
Personification of the Earth
Calliope
Muse of epic poetry
Artemis
Goddess of the hunt and wild animals
Persephone
Queen of the underworld, goddess of spring
Selene
Goddess of the moon
Dione
Mother of Aphrodite, an ancient goddess
Eos
Goddess of the dawn
3. Creatures & Symbols 🐉
Mythical beasts and legendary symbols from Greek stories:
Cerberus
Three-headed dog guarding the Underworld
Pegasus
Winged divine horse, symbol of inspiration
Hydra
Multi-headed serpent, defeated by Hercules
Phoenix
Immortal firebird, reborn from ashes
Chimera
Fire-breathing monster with lion, goat, and snake parts
Sphinx
Riddle-loving creature with a lion's body
Griffin
Half-lion, half-eagle guardian
Minotaur
Half-man, half-bull, lived in the labyrinth
Cyclops
One-eyed giant, known for strength
Hippogriff
Half-horse, half-eagle, symbol of impossible things
4. Legendary Heroes ⚔️
Names of famous Greek heroes and demigods:
Achilles
Hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and vulnerability
Odysseus
Clever hero of the Odyssey, king of Ithaca
Theseus
Slayer of the Minotaur, king of Athens
Perseus
Beheaded Medusa, saved Andromeda
Hector
Noble Trojan prince and warrior
Heracles
Demigod hero, known for the Twelve Labors
Jason
Leader of the Argonauts, seeker of the Golden Fleece
Orpheus
Musician who charmed the gods
Bellerophon
Tamed Pegasus, defeated the Chimera
Atalanta
Swift-footed huntress and heroine
Trivia
Cerberus was the three-headed dog guarding the Underworld—now a popular name for large black dogs.