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Elegant Dog Names

For the dog who carries themselves like minor royalty. These names are polished, graceful and a touch dignified — even if their owner still steps in puddles.

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The names

  • Apollo — God of the sun, music and light.
  • Atlas — The Titan who carried the sky — strong and steady.
  • Caesar — The great Roman general — a long-serving dog classic.
  • Clementine — Means "gentle, merciful"; also the sweet citrus.
  • Duchess — Aristocats royalty — for dogs who outrank you.
  • Echo — The nymph whose voice repeats — for the vocal ones.
  • Iris — The rainbow goddess and the flower.
  • Loki — The Norse trickster god — for charming mischief-makers.
  • Luna — The Latin word for the moon.
  • Orion — The great hunter of Greek myth and the famous constellation.
  • Phoenix — The mythical firebird reborn from ashes.
  • Titan — The giant elder gods of Greek myth.
  • Zeus — King of the Greek gods — thunder included.

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  • 13 verified names in this collection
  • Every meaning and pronunciation checked by our editors
  • Popularity data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres

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