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270 Epic Roman & Greek Female Dog Names

January 16, 2023 By Deanna 1 Comment

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When I’m looking for a great name for my new dog, I always turned to mythology first. I especially love Greek female dog names!

See, most of my dogs have been girls, and I just love giving them a strong, powerful name.

While Greek mythology is one of my favorites, there are also some fabulous Roman counterpart names as well, so we’ve included a section with those, too.

Start with my top 10 favorites for each category. If you don’t find one you love there, just keep reading for even longer lists!

Related: 20 Beautiful Celtic Dog Names

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Top 20 Roman and Greek Female Dog Names

Quick refresher course in case it’s been a while since you studied mythology.

  • Greek mythology deals with the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and mythological creatures of Ancient Greece.
  • Roman mythology deals with the origins and religious system of Ancient Rome.
  • There is a lot of crossover between the myths, but each system uses its own names for its pantheon.

Both have fascinating myths, stories, and teachings, and both have also inspired some great names for female dogs.

Let’s check out the Greek female dog names first, then we’ll move on to the Roman!

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Greek female dog names

10 Greek Female Dog Names

Let’s start with some of the most popular women in Greek mythology, shall we?

1. Aphrodite

Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and procreation. Her major symbols include doves, myrtles, roses, sparrows and swans. She is the daughter of Zeus and Dione.

This name is appropriate for so many dogs, as they are all beautiful! I do kind of love it for a poodle, though.

2. Artemis

If you want a good hunting dog name, you can’t get much better than Artemis. After all, she was the goddess of the hunt! Artemis was also the “mistress of animals,” a protector so to speak.

Fun fact: the Temple of Artemis, located in present-day Turkey, is one of the original 7 Wonders of the World .

3. Athena

Athena is the goddess of handicraft, warfare and wisdom. Her major symbols include helmets, olive trees, owls, snakes and spears. She is the daughter of Zeus and Metis.

I love this name for a wise dog, like the Border Collie!

4. Cassandra

Cassandra was a mortal princess in the city of Troy. She is the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. She is said to have had the gift of prophecy and was also cursed by Apollo and in turn, no one would believe her accurate prophecies.

As the second most beautiful woman in the Greek world (second only to Helen), this is the perfect name for a stunning breed, like the Samoyed or the Australian Shepherd.

5. Harmonia

Harmonia is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord. She is either the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite or Zeus and Electra.

6. Hera

When you’re talking about Greek goddess names for dogs, you can’t leave Hera off the list! She is, after all, the Queen of the Gods! She’s also the goddess of marriage and the sky (including all the stars in it).

This name is perfect for a dog that’s the queen of the queens, the goddess of the goddesses! Basically, the ultimate dog.

According to all of the lists of the most popular dog breeds, that would be the lab, by the way.

7. Nike

A lot of people think Nike is a masculine name, perhaps because the shoe brand is popular among male athletes. However, Nike was actually a Greek goddess.

As you can imagine, the name represents speed & strength, making it perfect for a Greyhound!

8. Pandora

We all know the story of how the curious Pandora opened a box that unleashed all the misery and evils of the world, only to realize what she had done and close the lid before hope could escape.

What many don’t know, however, is that Pandora was the first female human, sculpted by the Greek Gods themselves.

Despite Pandora’s faux pas that brought about the end of the Golden Age of humanity, I love this name for a rescue dog that endured many hardships before finding her forever home.

Even though so much misery was unleashed upon her, she still has hope.

9. Selene

Selene is the goddess of the moon. Her major symbols include chariots, cloaks, crescents and torches. She is the daughter of Hyperion and Theia.

I kind of love this name for a dog breed that howls a lot, like the Husky or the Bloodhound. Get it, they howl at the moon, and Selene is the goddess of the moon?

10. Thalia

Thalia is the goddess of comedy and idyllic poetry. She is one of the 9 Muses and is the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. This name is just perfect for a goofy or playful girl, like the Papillon.

Did you check these 80 funny girl dog names?

10 Roman Female Dog Names

Now, let’s head over to the Roman pantheon!

Italian Greyhound with a great Roman mythology dog name

11. Aurora

Aurora is the goddess of the dawn. Her brother, Sol, is the god of the sun and her sister, Luna, is the goddess of the moon. I love this name for a red dog (reminds me of the sun rising), like the Irish Setter!

12. Bellona

Bellona is the goddess of war. She is normally depicted wearing armor and a helmet and armed with either a sword, a spear or a shield, as well as a torch.

She is the daughter of Jupiter and Juno. It’s a great name for a protective dog breed, like the German Shepherd.

13. Diana

Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt and of nature, making this name ideal for a hunting dog!

14. Fortuna

Fortuna is the goddess of fate, fortune and luck. She is associated with both good luck and bad luck. Fortuna is often depicted with a horn of plenty, a ship’s rudder and a wheel of fortune.

This is the perfect name for a rescue dog, since she was fated to become your pup, and you are lucky to have found each other!

15. Luna

While the name was made popular by Harry Potter, as mentioned above Luna is the Roman goddess of the moon.

If you’re planning to adopt two girl dogs, I love the idea of naming them Aurora and Luna. Then you’re have the sun (dawn) and the moon! If you go with a boy and a girl, go with Sol and Luna!

16. Juno

Just like you can’t have Greek goddesses with Hera, you can’t talk about Roman goddesses without Juno.

She is Hera’s counterpart, the queen of the gods. It’s a great name for a pup born in June, since the month comes from her name!

You might like these 70 Norse mythology dog names for male and female.

17. Maia

Maia is the goddess of the spring and plants, as well as mother to Mercury (the messenger god). This is one of my favorite Roman female dog names, and I love it for a motherly breed, like the Collie.

18. Minerva

Minerva is the goddess of arts, crafts, trade, strategic warfare and wisdom. She is the daughter of Jupiter and Metis.

19. Venus

Venus is the goddess of beauty, desire, fertility, love, prosperity and victory. It has been said that she was born from the foam of the seashore.

20. Vesta

Vesta is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. She is the daughter of Saturn and Opis. Vesta is also the sister of Ceres, Juno, Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto.

Lab/Collie mix named Maia
My Maia!

125 Greek Mythology Names for Girl Dogs

From goddesses to Gorgons, from Amazons (the powerful women, not the online retailer) to witches, Greek mythology is overflowing with amazing names for your new female pup!

  1. Abrota
  2. Achelois 
  3. Aethusa
  4. Agamede
  5. Agave
  6. Alciope 
  7. Alcyone 
  8. Alectrona 
  9. Alke
  10. Althaea
  11. Amphinome
  12. Amphissa
  13. Amphithea
  14. Amphitrite
  15. Anchiale 
  16. Antheia 
  17. Antiope 
  18. Aora 
  19. Aphaea 
  20. Areta
  21. Arete 
  22. Arsinoe 
  23. Astacia
  24. Asteria
  25. Astraea 
  26. Astris
  27. Atropos 
  28. Auloniad
  29. Beroe
  30. Bia 
  31. Calaeno
  32. Calliope
  33. Calypso
  34. Cassiopeia 
  35. Castalia
  36. Celaeno
  37. Cerdo 
  38. Chione 
  39. Chloris 
  40. Chrysorthe
  41. Chrysothemis
  42. Circe
  43. Cleocharia
  44. Clio 
  45. Clotho.
  46. Clytemnestra
  47. Coronis 
  48. Crete 
  49. Creusa
  50. Cybele
  51. Cyrene 
  52. Daphne
  53. Demeter 
  54. Dia
  55. Doris 
  56. Echo 
  57. Electra
  58. Enyo 
  59. Eurydice
  60. Euterpe
  61. Evadne
  62. Gaia 
  63. Gale
  64. Glaucia
  65. Hagno
  66. Harmonia 
  67. Harpina
  68. Hebe 
  69. Hecate 
  70. Hecuba
  71. Helen
  72. Helice 
  73. Hemera 
  74. Henioche
  75. Hermione
  76. Herse
  77. Hesione
  78. Hesperides
  79. Hestia
  80. Hieromneme
  81. Himalia
  82. Hippodamia 
  83. Hygea 
  84. Hyria
  85. Ida 
  86. Idaea
  87. Ino 
  88. Iphianassa
  89. Iphito
  90. Iris
  91. Isonoe
  92. Issa
  93. Juturna
  94. Korkyra
  95. Kotys 
  96. Lamia
  97. Larissa 
  98. Leda
  99. Lelante
  100. Lybie
  101. Lysippe
  102. Maia 
  103. Mania 
  104. Medea
  105. Medusa
  106. Melia
  107. Melpomene 
  108. Merope 
  109. Metis 
  110. Myrto
  111. Mytilene
  112. Nemesis 
  113. Nyx 
  114. Peitha 
  115. Persephone 
  116. Phoebe
  117. Polydora
  118. Rhapso
  119. Rhea 
  120. Styx
  121. Taygete 
  122. Themis 
  123. Thrace
  124. Tyche 
  125. Xanthe

125 Roman Mythology Names for Girl Dogs

Along with goddesses, Roman mythology is full of powerful queens, empresses, and more.  Let’s see if any of these names jump out at you and say “That’s the one!”

  1. Abundantia
  2. Adeona 
  3. Africa
  4. Agenoria
  5. Agrippina
  6. Alemonia
  7. Annona 
  8. Antevorta
  9. Antonia
  10. Atia
  11. Aura 
  12. Aurelia 
  13. Aurora 
  14. Bellona 
  15. Britannia
  16. Bubona
  17. Calvilla
  18. Camenae
  19. Cardea
  20. Carmenta
  21. Ceres
  22. Cinxia
  23. Claudia
  24. Clementia
  25. Cloacina
  26. Concordia
  27. Cornelia
  28. Cunina
  29. Cura 
  30. Cybele
  31. Decima 
  32. Deverra
  33. Diana
  34. Drusilla 
  35. Edesia
  36. Epona
  37. Fauna
  38. Faustitas
  39. Felicitas
  40. Ferentina
  41. Feronia 
  42. Fides 
  43. Flora
  44. Fortuna
  45. Furrina
  46. Gallia 
  47. Hersilia
  48. Hippona
  49. Iana
  50. Invidia
  51. Isis
  52. Julia
  53. Juno 
  54. Juturna
  55. Juventas
  56. Laetitia
  57. Larentina
  58. Laverna
  59. Lepida
  60. Levana
  61. Liberalitas
  62. Libertas
  63. Liberty 
  64. Libitina
  65. Livilla 
  66. Longina
  67. Lua 
  68. Lucilla
  69. Lucina
  70. Lucretia
  71. Luna 
  72. Maia
  73. Mania
  74. Mellona
  75. Metrodora 
  76. Minerva
  77. Moneta
  78. Morta 
  79. Murcia
  80. Nascio
  81. Nenia 
  82. Nerio
  83. Nona 
  84. Octavia
  85. Orbona
  86. Palatua
  87. Parcae
  88. Partula 
  89. Paulina
  90. Paventia
  91. Pax
  92. Pellonia 
  93. Poena
  94. Pomona 
  95. Proserpina
  96. Psyche
  97. Pudicitia
  98. Rhea
  99. Roma 
  100. Rumina
  101. Rusina
  102. Salacia
  103. Scribonia
  104. Semonia
  105. Sentia
  106. Servilia
  107. Silvia
  108. Strenua
  109. Suadela
  110. Tanaquil
  111. Tarpeia
  112. Tarquinia
  113. Tempestas
  114. Terra 
  115. Tranquillitas
  116. Tullia
  117. Tutelina 
  118. Tyche 
  119. Vallonia 
  120. Venilia
  121. Venus 
  122. Veritas
  123. Vesta 
  124. Victoria 
  125. Virtus 

Mythology is ripe for the picking with hundreds of fabulous names, but I really do love Greek female dog names the best! Roman names are a close second (I love the name Maia).

How about you? What are your favorite Greek female dog names inspired by mythology? Share below!

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    Deanna

    Deanna is a passionate animal lover and freelance writer. She lives with her Chi dog and a ragdoll cat. When she’s not writing, Deanna loves listening to country music or watching Dancing With The Stars.

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