Castor

KAS-tor2 syllables

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Name of a twin in Greek mythology. (Greek)

What does Castor mean?

Greek: Name of a twin in Greek mythology.. In Greek mythology, Castor is one of the Dioscuri, twin brothers who were known for their horsemanship and bravery. The name is derived from the Greek word 'kastor', meaning 'beaver'.

Is Castor a good dog name?

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

Castor in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

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 Castor

The other dogs are wagging their tails, wondering if Castor will plan breakfast like a Greek god or just make a mess. Either way, they’re ready for whatever legendary chaos comes their way!

Names similar to Castor

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