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Looking for a name with a story behind it? These lists gather dog names from myths, eras, cultures, and famous people, and tell where each name comes from.
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Contents
8 guides
Astronaut dog names: real space dogs and name ideas for yours
Learn about the real Soviet space dogs, from Laika to Belka and Strelka, and find astronaut-themed name ideas inspired by their missions.
Dogs in the Oseberg Viking ship burial: what the evidence shows
Learn how many dogs were buried in Norway's Oseberg Viking ship, why dogs appear in the grave, and what sources say about their role in the burial.
German dog names: meanings and history behind the words
Learn what German dog names like Fritz mean and how a dog named Horand von Grafrath started the German Shepherd breed in 1899.
Greek mythology dog names: meanings and stories
Learn the stories behind Greek mythology dog names, from Homer's Argos to the hunting hounds of Actaeon, and see how to pick one for your dog.
Historical dog names: real names from records across the centuries
Learn how historians identify genuine historical dog names from inscriptions, collars, and gravestones, and how naming habits for dogs changed over time.
Old-fashioned dog names: vintage picks with real history
Learn what makes a dog name old-fashioned, meet a real dog who carried one, and find vintage name ideas for a female or male dog today.
Renaissance artist dog names: the real dogs painted by the masters
See what the dogs in Jan van Eyck's and Titian's paintings meant to renaissance viewers, and find dog name ideas inspired by their art.
Victorian dog names: real names from 19th-century Britain
Discover real Victorian dog names, from Queen Victoria's own spaniels and collies to the Pomeranians shown at the first Crufts.