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What does Ares mean?
Greek: God of war in Greek mythology.. Ares is the name of the Greek god of war, representing courage and aggression.
Is Ares a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Ares in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ares 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 Ares suit?
Myth & legend
Bold
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Ares, the Hotel Warrior
When Ares checked in, the other dogs whispered, 'Do you think he’ll ask for a dog bed or a battle throne? Either way, he’s got us guarding his treats!'
Names similar to Ares
Balder — In Norse mythology, Balder is the god of light and purity.Dragan — Means 'dragon' in Slavic languages.Drago — Derived from 'dragon', often associated with strength and power.Fafnir — A dragon from Norse mythology, symbolizing greed.Fenix — A mythical bird that rises from its ashes.Fenrir — A monstrous wolf from Norse mythology.Fenris — Name of a monstrous wolf in Norse mythology.Heros — Name from Greek mythology meaning 'hero'.