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What does Vulcan mean?
Mythology: Roman god of fire and forge.. Vulcan is the name of the Roman god of fire and forge, associated with craftsmanship and volcanoes.
Is Vulcan a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Vulcan in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Vulcan 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 Vulcan suit?
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Vulcan
When Vulcan walked into toy time, the other dogs whispered, "Is it just me, or does he look like he could forge a great friendship—right after he melts our hearts?"
Names similar to Vulcan
Ajax — Name of a hero in Greek mythology, known for strength.Alven — Alven means 'elf' in Old English.Argo — In Greek mythology, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts.Ausar — Egyptian name meaning 'the one who is powerful'.Bohdi — A name associated with enlightenment in Buddhism.Caesar — The great Roman general — a long-serving dog classic.Celes — Means 'heavenly' or 'celestial' in Latin.Dionna — A variant of Dionysia, meaning 'of Dionysus'.