Antigone

an-TIG-oh-nee3 syllables

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Name of a tragic heroine in Greek mythology. (Greek)

What does Antigone mean?

Greek: Name of a tragic heroine in Greek mythology.. Antigone is a character from Greek mythology, known for her strong moral convictions and tragic fate. The name means 'opposed to motherhood'.

Is Antigone a good dog name?

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

Antigone in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Antigone 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 Antigone suit?

Elegant

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Antigone’s Daycare Verdict

When Antigone arrived for breakfast, the other dogs whispered, "Well, this should be interesting. She probably has a tragic tale about how she lost her kibble supply!"

Names similar to Antigone

Ambrosia — Meaning 'immortal' or 'divine food' in Greek mythology.Amrita — A Sanskrit name meaning 'immortal' or 'nectar of immortality'.Apollo — God of the sun, music and light.Athina — Greek name derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom.Calypsa — A variation of Calypso, linked to Greek mythology.Elara — Name of a lover of Zeus in Greek mythology.Elysia — Means 'blissful' or 'from Elysium' in Greek.Guinevere — A name associated with the legendary queen of Arthurian legend.

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