Medea — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Medea (meh-DEH-ah), 2 syllables — Name of a figure in Greek mythology known for her sorcery.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
Last updated:
What does Medea mean?
Greek: Name of a figure in Greek mythology known for her sorcery.. Medea is a character from Greek mythology, known for her skills in sorcery and her tragic story involving love and betrayal.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Medea a good dog name?
Medea has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 2 syllables, it is quick to say — a practical length 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".
Medea popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Medea in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
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 Medea suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Medea for its wonderfully unusual, myth & legend feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Medea
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
When Medea joined us for nap time, I thought we’d see magical dreams. Turns out, she just snores like a enchanted dragon! Who knew sorcery included sound effects?
Names similar to Medea
- 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'.
- Beowolf — Name of a legendary hero from Old English epic poetry.
- Briseis — A character from Homer's 'Iliad', associated with Achilles.
- Brizo — In Greek mythology, Brizo is a goddess of sailors and prophecy.
- Castor — Name of a twin in Greek mythology.
Collections featuring Medea
See all curated collections.
Like Medea? Find names that fit your dog
The Dog Name Matchmaker learns your taste and picks eight names that suit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.
Naming a new puppy?
A great name is step one. Step two is a great start: our force-free puppy training classes build confidence and recall (that new name gets a workout). New to Pets In The City? Register your dog for a temperament assessment and meet the pack.
By the numbers
- 2 syllables — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
Find names like Medea Browse all names A–Z
Our Services
Our 5 Auckland Locations
About & Help
Pets In The City — Auckland's premier pet care since 2006, with 5 Auckland locations open 7 days. Email hello@petsinthecity.co.nz.