Adonis

ah-DON-iss3 syllables

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In Greek mythology, Adonis is a god of beauty and desire. (Mythology)

What does Adonis mean?

Mythology: In Greek mythology, Adonis is a god of beauty and desire.. Adonis is a figure from Greek mythology, known for his beauty and association with love and desire, often linked to Aphrodite.

Is Adonis a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Adonis in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Adonis in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Adonis suit?

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Adonis

As Adonis settles in for a nap, the other dogs whisper, "Do you think he dreams of chasing squirrels or hosting a beauty pageant?"

Names similar to Adonis

Abaddon — A name associated with destruction in various mythologies.Abraxas — A name associated with Gnostic beliefs and mystical traditions.Achileas — Derived from the Greek hero Achilles.Achille — Derived from Achilles, a hero of Greek mythology.Achilles — Hero of Greek mythology known for his strength.Achillies — Name of a hero in Greek mythology.Aditi — Means 'boundless' or 'limitless' in Sanskrit.Aditya — Means 'sun' or 'belonging to Aditi' in Sanskrit.

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