Ulysses

yoo-LIS-eez3 syllables

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The Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus, meaning 'wrathful'. (Greek)

What does Ulysses mean?

Greek: The Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus, meaning 'wrathful'.. Ulysses is the Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus, known from Homer's epic tales. It symbolizes adventure and cunning.

Is Ulysses a good dog name?

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Ulysses in the Pets in the City community

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

Myth & legend

Adventurous

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ulysses the Adventurer

Why do all the pups think Ulysses will be a superstar? Because with a name like that, he must bring tales of daring quests and epic tug-of-war wins!

Names similar to Ulysses

Icarus — A figure from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun.Ikarus — Name from Greek mythology associated with flight.Katana — A traditional Japanese sword.Odyseus — A variant of 'Odysseus', a hero from Greek mythology.Odysseo — Derived from 'Odyssey', relating to Homer's epic poem.Odyssey — Refers to a long journey, often with adventures, from Homer's epic.Osiris — God of the afterlife in ancient Egyptian mythology.Ptolemy — Name of an ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer.

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