Cyrene

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A name from Greek mythology, associated with a nymph. (Greek)

What does Cyrene mean?

Greek: A name from Greek mythology, associated with a nymph.. Cyrene is a name from Greek mythology, referring to a nymph who was the mother of Aristaeus and associated with the region of Cyrene in North Africa.

Is Cyrene a good dog name?

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

Cyrene in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome Cyrene!

The moment Cyrene walks into daycare, the other pups whisper, "Do you think she'll teach us how to fetch like a pro? Or just send us on a wild chase for the perfect toy?"

Names similar to Cyrene

Aeneas — A hero of Greek mythology and the Trojan War.Arwen — A character from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.Ausar — Egyptian name meaning 'the one who is powerful'.Azrael — Hebrew name meaning 'helper of God'.Baku — Name of a mythical creature in Japanese folklore.Beowolf — Name of a legendary hero from Old English epic poetry.Bheema — Name associated with strength in Indian mythology.Briseis — A character from Homer's 'Iliad', associated with Achilles.

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