All names A–Z
What does Nike mean?
Greek: Goddess of victory in Greek mythology.. Nike is the name of the Greek goddess of victory, symbolizing triumph and success.
Is Nike a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Nike in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #122 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Nike suit?
Myth & legend
Bold
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Nike
When Nike trots in for toy time, we all get a little nervous. I mean, how can we compete with a dog named after the goddess of victory? Time to step up our game!
Names similar to Nike
Ares — God of war in Greek mythology.Balder — In Norse mythology, Balder is the god of light and purity.Dragan — Means 'dragon' in Slavic languages.Drago — Derived from 'dragon', often associated with strength and power.Fafnir — A dragon from Norse mythology, symbolizing greed.Fenix — A mythical bird that rises from its ashes.Fenrir — A monstrous wolf from Norse mythology.Fenris — Name of a monstrous wolf in Norse mythology.