All names A–Z
What does Circe mean?
Greek: Name of a goddess known for her magic.. In Greek mythology, Circe is a powerful enchantress known for her ability to transform men into animals.
Is Circe a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Circe in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Circe 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 Circe suit?
Wonderfully unusual
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Circe’s Daycare Verdict
When Circe arrives at daycare, every dog wonders if she’ll turn us into something fabulous. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be a golden retriever for a day?
Names similar to Circe
Ase — A name meaning 'goddess' or 'divine being'.Echoe — Derived from the nymph Echo in Greek mythology.Hebe — Goddess of youth in Greek mythology.Kage — Means 'shadow' in Japanese.Nyx — In Greek mythology, Nyx is the goddess of night.Nyxie — Derived from 'Nyx', the Greek goddess of night.Roc — A mythical bird of prey in Middle Eastern folklore.Ryu — Means 'dragon' in Japanese.