Menelaus

men-uh-LAY-us3 syllables

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A character from Greek mythology, husband of Helen of Troy. (Greek)

What does Menelaus mean?

Greek: A character from Greek mythology, husband of Helen of Troy.. Menelaus is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the husband of Helen of Troy and a king of Sparta.

Is Menelaus a good dog name?

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Menelaus in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Menelaus the Magnificent

At the Dog Hotel, the other pups are tail-wagging with curiosity about Menelaus. ‘I hear he’s got a reputation for epic snoring,’ one whispers. ‘Better bring our earplugs, or we’ll need a ‘howl’ of a night!’

Names similar to Menelaus

Abaddon — A name associated with destruction in various mythologies.Abraxas — A name associated with Gnostic beliefs and mystical traditions.Adrastos — Greek name meaning 'not running away' or 'unfaltering'.Alastor — Of Greek origin, meaning 'avenger' or 'spirit'.Apophis — Name of an ancient Egyptian god of chaos.Asura — Refers to powerful deities in Hindu mythology.Behemoth — A large and powerful creature.Callisto — Most beautiful; a nymph in Greek mythology.

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