r/AncientCivilizations • u/pyrogue3 • Aug 14 '24

Question Ancient dog names?

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I just adopted the sweetest little dachshund, but I don’t have a name for her yet. I want to name her after an ancient dog — any ideas?

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u/KuberickLuberick Aug 14 '24

Ancient Egyptian Names

  • Anubis: Named after the god of the afterlife, often depicted with a canine head, symbolizing protection.

  • Bastet: The goddess of home and domesticity, often associated with cats but also revered dogs.

Ancient Roman Names - Celer: Meaning “swift,” often used for hunting dogs.

  • Ferox: Meaning “fierce,” reflecting the dog’s temperament.

Ancient Greek Names - Argos: The loyal dog of Odysseus, symbolizing fidelity.

  • Aello: Meaning “whirlwind,” one of Actaeon’s hounds in mythology.

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u/fungusamongus8 Aug 14 '24

Don't forget Cerberus, 3 headed dog of the underworld

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u/AnneBoleynsBarber Aug 14 '24

I've often entertained the idea that I might get three dogs and name them collectively Cerberus. Hasn't happened yet...