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Thisbe

THIZ-bee1 syllable
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A name from Greek mythology associated with a tragic love story. (Greek)

What does Thisbe mean?

Greek: A name from Greek mythology associated with a tragic love story.. In Greek mythology, Thisbe is known for her tragic love story with Pyramus, often compared to Romeo and Juliet.

Is Thisbe a good dog name?

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

Thisbe in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

A Mythical Arrival

When Thisbe checked into the Dog Hotel, the others whispered, "I hope she’s not as dramatic as her namesake! We can't handle heartbreak over chew toys!"

Like Thisbe? 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.