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Leto

LEE-toh2 syllables
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Name of the mother of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. (Greek)

What does Leto mean?

Greek: Name of the mother of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology.. Leto is a figure in Greek mythology, known as the mother of the twin deities Apollo and Artemis. The name is associated with light and motherhood.

Is Leto a good dog name?

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

Leto in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Leto!

The moment Leto walked in, the other pups whispered, 'Is it just us, or is she going to adopt us all into a legendary pack?''

Names similar to Leto

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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