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What does Valkyrie mean?
Norse: In Norse mythology, a chooser of the slain.. Valkyries are figures in Norse mythology who choose those who may die and those who may live in battles. They are often depicted as warrior maidens.
Is Valkyrie a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Valkyrie in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie suit?
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
A Legendary Arrival
When Valkyrie walked in, all the pups whispered, 'I hope she chooses us for a game of fetch instead of a battle!'
Names similar to Valkyrie
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.