Elara — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Elara (eh-LAR-ah), 3 syllables — Name of a lover of Zeus in Greek mythology.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Elara mean?
Greek mythology: Name of a lover of Zeus in Greek mythology.. Elara is a name from Greek mythology, known as one of Zeus's lovers and the mother of the giant Tityos. It is also the name of a moon of Jupiter.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Elara a good dog name?
Elara has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Elara popularity in the Pets In The City community
Elara is uncommon in our community — fewer than 5 dogs share it, so we do not publish exact counts. If you want a name few dogs answer to at the park, that is a point in its favour.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Elara suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Elara for its elegant, myth & legend feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
The Mysterious Elara
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other dogs at the hotel whispered, 'Elara? Rumor has it she used to chase stars! Let's hope she doesn't try to take over the night shift!'
Names similar to Elara
- Antigone — Name of a tragic heroine in Greek mythology.
- Apollo — God of the sun, music and light.
- Athina — Greek name derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom.
- Loreli — Derived from the German legend of Lorelei, a siren.
- Nereyda — Derived from the Greek 'Nereis', meaning sea nymph.
- Sirona — Goddess of healing in Celtic mythology.
- Titania — The queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
- Atlas — The Titan who carried the sky — strong and steady.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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