Odysseus

oh-DIS-ee-us3 syllables

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Hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. (Greek)

What does Odysseus mean?

Greek: Hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.. Odysseus is a legendary Greek hero known for his cleverness and resourcefulness, particularly in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. He is famous for his long journey home after the Trojan War.

Is Odysseus a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Odysseus in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Odysseus Arrives at Check-In

As the other pups gathered for toy time, one whispered, "I wonder if Odysseus will fetch like a hero or just get lost on his way back with the ball?"

Names similar to Odysseus

Achileas — Derived from the Greek hero Achilles.Aditya — Means 'sun' or 'belonging to Aditi' in Sanskrit.Adonnis — A youth of remarkable beauty in Greek mythology.Aladdin — Meaning 'nobility of faith' in Arabic.Alcides — Derived from Hercules, meaning 'strength'.Apolo — A name derived from the Greek god Apollo.Aquiles — Greek name associated with the legendary hero Achilles.Ariadna — Means 'most holy' in Greek, associated with mythology.

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