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Argos

AR-gos2 syllables
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In Greek mythology, Argos was a giant with many eyes. (Mythology)

What does Argos mean?

Mythology: In Greek mythology, Argos was a giant with many eyes.. In Greek mythology, Argos is known as a giant with many eyes, often associated with vigilance and watchfulness.

Is Argos a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Argos in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Argos

When we heard Argos was checking in, we thought it was the start of a royal visit. But don’t worry, we’ve got enough toys to keep a king entertained!

Like Argos? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.