Pele

PAY-lay2 syllables

Not yet rated

Goddess of fire and volcanoes in Hawaiian mythology. (Hawaiian)

What does Pele mean?

Hawaiian: Goddess of fire and volcanoes in Hawaiian mythology.. Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes, known for her powerful and creative nature.

Is Pele a good dog name?

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

Pele in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Nap Time with Pele

As sleepyheads drift off, one pup whispers, "I hope Pele doesn't start a volcano in here!" Another replies, "Nah, she's too busy dreaming of a lava lamp in a beach hut!"

Names similar to Pele

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.

Like Pele? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.