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In ancient Egypt there was a special love for animals, so much so that they even mummified them in death to pass on to the afterlife. Dogs were considered family members in all social castes.
There are several paintings representing this love for dogs and in many tombs in the Valley of the Kings leather collars were found painted in different colors and even with metallic appliqués. Furthermore, the Egyptians were a polytheistic people, believing in many gods who embodied different and surprising qualities. Based on that love for the four-legged animal and considering you love your dog as the Egyptians worshiped their gods, wouldn't it be great to name your dog after a god who resembles him?
In this Animal Expert article, we'll show you some Egyptian names for dogs and their meaning so you can find one that fits your furry friend's way of being. If you can't find a name you like here, you can always read another article where we propose original and beautiful names for your little companion.
Egyptian names for male dogs
Here is a list of the most popular Egyptian gods and their meaning to find the name that best suits your male dog:
- Frog: was the sun god, the origin of life and the sky. This name is perfect for a powerful dog as well as one who likes to lie down and sunbathe.
- Bes/Bisu: is the god of goodness, who protected homes and children from all harm. He was represented as a short, fat god, with long hair and sticking out his tongue, chasing away evil spirits thanks to his ugliness. It's an ideal name for a plump, noble dog who loves children.
- Seth/Sep: is the god of storm, war and violence. He was a slightly dark god who represented brute strength. This name caters to imposing dogs that get angry easily.
- Anubis: was the god of death and the necropolis. It was represented by a man with a black jackal or dog head. This Egyptian dog name is perfect for a black, quiet, enigmatic and reserved dog.
- osiris: he was the god of resurrection, vegetation and agriculture. It's a perfect name for a dog that loves the countryside. Furthermore, Osiris was killed by his brother and then resurrected by his wife Isis. So it's also a good name for a rescued dog who has gone through trauma and "relived" by finding a new family that loves him.
- Thoth: he was a magician, the god of wisdom, music, writing and the magical arts. It is said that he was the creator of the calendar and that he was the meter of time. This name is ideal for a quiet dog with extraordinary intelligence.
- Min/Menu: was the god of the moon, male fertility and sexuality. It was represented as an erect penis. It's a funny name for a dog who wants to ride everything.
- Montu: was a warrior god with the head of a falcon who protected the pharaoh in battle. It's a perfect name for strong dogs, guardians and protectors in your family.
If none of these names is perfect for your pet, discover this list with other mythological names for dogs.
Egyptian names for bitches
If your furry friend is a female, here is a list of Egyptian goddess names and their meaning, perfect for naming your new mate:
- Bastet: she was the goddess of cats, fertility and protector of the home. It's an ideal name for a dog that gets along very well with cats or for a mommy.
- Sakhmet/Sejmet: she was the goddess of war and revenge. He was a deity with a great wrath who, if he could appease himself, would help his followers to defeat their enemies. It's a name for a dog with a strong character, who is easily irritated, but is very faithful to her owner.
- neit: goddess of war and hunting, as well as wisdom. She was depicted carrying a bow with two arrows. This Egyptian name for dogs is perfect for a bitch with hunting instincts, who likes to chase birds or anything else in the park.
- Hathor: she was the goddess of love, dance, joy and music. If your dog is pure energy and is an earthquake of happiness, the Egyptian name Hathor is perfect!
- Isis: in Egyptian mythology its name meant "throne". She was considered the queen of the gods or the great mother goddess. This name is ideal for a powerful bitch, the most important of the litter.
- Anukis/Anuket: was the goddess of water and protector of the Nile, so it is an ideal name for bitches who like to swim and play in the water.
- Mut: the mother goddess, the sky goddess and the origin of all that is created. Perfect for those furry ones who were great moms.
- nephthys: known as "the mistress of the house", she was the goddess of darkness, darkness, night and death. It is said that she accompanied the dead into the afterlife. The name Neftis is for a dog with black fur, mysterious, quiet and silent.
- Maat: symbolized justice and cosmic harmony, defended truth and cosmic balance. This goddess helped Ra in her fight against Apophis (an incarnation of evil), that is, in the fight of good against evil, so that good always reigns. It's a perfect name for a faithful and loyal dog who defends her owners.
If none of the Egyptian dog names and their meaning convince you to name your new pet, don't miss the list of unique and cute dog names.
