Pet names from Greek mythology.

Greek mythology has given us a pantheon of names, often personifying various facets of life. Some are familiar, some are unique—all are ready for your dog, cat, pet cockatoo, or whatever kind of sweetums you have.

Greek mythology names that start with A.

Achilles

Temperamental, loyal to his friends, and an absolute beast on the battlefield. Related names: Hector, Agamemnon.

Adonis

The hands-down handsomest of all mortals, he was wooed by everyone, including two goddesses. A bit stuck on himself, to be honest.

Andromeda

A beautiful rescue! When Perseus saved this Ethiopian princess from a sea monster, he fell in love and married her. She’s also the name of a galaxy and a constellation.

Apollo

A true golden boy, he’s brightness, sunshine, radiance, and music. Other names: Pheobus, Phythias, Delian/Delias

Aphrodite

She’s about love, beauty, passion, and a bit of jealousy and drama.

Ares

A brute on the battlefield, temperamental, pure chaos and destruction in war. Sound like your Pomeranian?

Artemis

Goddess of the moon, the night huntress, mysterious, independent, and aloof.

Athena

She’s the smartest of them all, with deep intelligence, intellect, strategy, and wisdom. 

Atlas

A strong and powerful Titan, He embodies endurance and strength. He also carries the weight of the world on his shoulders…literally.

Greek mythology names that start with C.

Cassiopeia

A vain, arrogant queen. Does she sound like your Siamese? She’s also Andromeda’s mother.

Castor

He and his brother Pollux are the famous twins who gave their name to the constellation and star sign Gemini.

Greek mythology names that start with H.

Hermes

Whether you’re talking about the messenger of the gods or the modern-day designer, there are great shoes involved. Hermes is known for winged sandals and travellers cloak.

Hercules

He’s ok, if you like powerful heroes with superhuman strength. Hercules travelled on many adventures and overcame many challenges.

Hera

Queen of the immortals, she’s a girls’ girl, known for protecting women, marriage, and childbirth.

Greek mythology names that start with J.

Jason

Another great hero - Jason led the Argonauts on a great quest for the Golden Fleece.

Greek mythology names that start with L.

Leo

This dreadful beast was slain by Hercules, and is now one of the most visible constellations in the sky.

Greek mythology names that start with M.

Medusa

Do you have a little monster with wild hair? Medusa is famous for having snakes for hair, her petrifying gaze, and in the modern world, as a symbol of female survival and resistance. Related names: Gorgon

Odysseus

Another hero! Odysseus was known for his intellect. He made a long journey home to his wife after the 10-year Trojan War. Related names: Ulysses, Penelope, Odyssey,

Oracle

A prophet, priestess, and seer of the ancient world, advisor of kings and other leaders. Related names: Delphi, Pythia.

Orion

A famous hunter of myth, Orion is probably the most visilble contellation in the sky.

Greek mythology names that start with N.

Nestor

The oldest member of the Greek army during the Trojan War, he gave sage advice to balance the drama of the famous warriors.

Odysseus / Odyssey

A great hero of the Trojan war and the adventures on his long journey home after the war.

Pegasus

The famous winged horse of Perseus.

Perseus

Perseus was a demi-god who slew Medusa, saved Andromeda, and tamed Pegagus.

Persephone

Queen of the underworld and goddess of spring, she lives a dual life.

Pollux

Half of the twins in the Gemini constellation, he’s the brother of Castor.

Siren

Beautiful voices with bad intentions, the Sirens lured sailors to their doom.

Troy

The city under siege by the Greeks in the Iliad, the epic poem that tells of the Troject War.

Zeus

King of Olympus, the king of all the Greek gods. He’s powerful, but a bit of a womanizer, hence he’s also the father of many characters in Greek mythology. Related characters: Hera,