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
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.
