Ceres

SER-eez2 syllables

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Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. (Mythology)

What does Ceres mean?

Mythology: Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility.. Ceres is the name of the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships.

Is Ceres a good dog name?

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

Ceres in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ceres’s Daycare Verdict

When Ceres joined our breakfast club, the other pups couldn't help but wonder—would she bring her goddess-like skills in agriculture? They all agreed: if she could only plant some bacon-flavored treats, we’d all be in for a feast!

Names similar to Ceres

Aella — A Greek name meaning 'whirlwind'.Aeneas — A hero of Greek mythology and the Trojan War.Aengus — Irish name meaning 'one strength'.Aeron — Name associated with the Welsh goddess of war and death.Aeson — A name from Greek mythology, father of Jason.Aglaia — One of the three Graces in Greek mythology.Ajax — Name of a hero in Greek mythology, known for strength.Alpheus — A name from Greek mythology, associated with a river god.

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