Phoebus

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Associated with the Greek god of the sun, Apollo. (Mythology)

What does Phoebus mean?

Mythology: Associated with the Greek god of the sun, Apollo.. Phoebus is a name often linked to Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, representing light and clarity.

Is Phoebus a good dog name?

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

Phoebus in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Phoebus!

I hear the new pup, Phoebus, is so bright, he’ll make the sun jealous! We may need some shades for those sunny playdates!

Names similar to Phoebus

Aella — A Greek name meaning 'whirlwind'.Aengus — Irish name meaning 'one strength'.Aeson — A name from Greek mythology, father of Jason.Alpheus — A name from Greek mythology, associated with a river god.Alven — Alven means 'elf' in Old English.Artus — Latin name associated with the legendary King Arthur.Astraea — Goddess of justice and innocence in Greek mythology.Baldur — A god in Norse mythology associated with beauty and light.

Like Phoebus? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.