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Updated: June 20, 2024

Welcome to a unique page dedicated to exploring the intriguing past of our four-legged companions. Here, we delve deep into the annals of history to bring you a collection of fascinating and characterful names, specifically from an era that witnessed the dawn of new civilizations and cultures - the remarkable 1st Century.

As you browse through this page, you will be transported back to a time when the bond between humans and dogs was just as strong as it is today, albeit in a different socio-cultural setting. Each name you stumble upon has a story to tell, a legacy to appreciate, and an essence that mirrors the rich tapestry of humans' early interaction with dogs.

Whether you're a history buff, a dog lover, or someone seeking a distinctive name for your new furry friend, this unique compilation will offer a glimpse into the past. It will not only connect you with the roots of our shared history with dogs but also provide an exciting, out-of-the-box naming inspiration. Get ready to embark on a journey back in time, and who knows, maybe you'll find the perfect, historically resonant name for your canine companion!

Name Reason to Choose
Daedalus A skilled craftsman and artist in Greek mythology, Daedalus was a unique name for dogs
Decimus A common Roman name, meaning 'tenth'
Demeter Greek goddess of harvest and agriculture
Diana Roman goddess of the hunt and moon
Dion This is a shortened form of Dionysius, the Greek god of wine
Dionysus Greek god of the vine, grape harvest, and wine
Domitian Named after the Roman Emperor Domitian, the last of the Flavian dynasty
Drusa A feminine form of the Roman family name Drusus
Drusus A noble Roman family name from the 1st Century
Eros Eros was the Greek god of love and attraction
Europa Phoenician woman in Greek mythology, after whom the continent Europe is named
Evander This name was common during the 1st Century because Evander was a culture hero from Greek mythology
Fabius Derived from the Roman family name Fabius, known for their political prowess
Faunus Faunus was a Roman agricultural god
Felix Felix, meaning 'lucky' in Latin, was a popular name during this period
Flavius Derived from the name of a distinguished Roman gens (clan), the Flavii
Fulvia Named after Fulvia, a politically active woman during the late Roman Republic
Gaius Gaius was a common Roman name during the 1st Century
Galba Inspired by the short-lived Roman Emperor Galba
Gallus The Latin term for Gaul, the region of Western Europe during the Iron Age and Roman era
Ganymede In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a divine hero
Geta Derived from Publius Septimius Geta, a Roman emperor
Gnaeus A Roman praenomen, or personal name, frequently used during the Roman Republic
Hades After the Greek god of the Underworld
Hecate Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft
Hector Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War
Helios Helios was the Greek god of the sun
Hephaestus Greek god of fire and metalworking
Hera Goddess of women and marriage in Greek mythology
Hercules Commemorates the Roman hero and god
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Ancient City Dog Names

The 1st Century was a time of great cities and civilizations, and naming a dog after these can reflect a love for history and travel.
Name Description
Alexandria An ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great
Antioch An important city in the Hellenistic period and during the rise of Christianity
Athens This was the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire
Babylon Known for its wealth and luxury in the ancient world
Byzantium The original name of Istanbul and the capital of the Byzantine Empire
Carthage This ancient city was Rome's rival in the Punic Wars
Corinth Named after a significant city during the ancient Greek period
Damascus One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
Delphi An ancient city that was considered the center of the world
Ephesus An ancient Greek city on the Ionian coast
Jerusalem An ancient city with significant historical and religious importance
Memphis A capital of Ancient Egypt
Mycenae An archaeological site in Greece from the Bronze Age
Nile Egypt's lifeline and the longest river in the world
Olympia A sanctuary of ancient Greece and the site of the ancient Olympic Games
Pergamon An ancient Greek city in Aeolis
Persepolis The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
Pompeii This ancient city was famously destroyed by a volcanic eruption
Rome It is the name of the capital city of Italy, which was a powerful empire during the 1st century
Smyrna One of the most important cities of the Ionian Federation
Sparta This was a warrior society in ancient Greece
Susa An ancient city of the Elamite, Persian and Parthian empires
Thebes A major city in ancient Egypt
Troy This city was central to the Trojan War in Greek mythology
Tyre An ancient Phoenician city
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Historical Figure Dog Names

Many important historical figures lived in the 1st Century, providing a source for dog names that reflect strength, leadership, and wisdom.
Name Description
Agrippa Marcus Agrippa was a Roman statesman, general and architect
Antony Mark Antony was a Roman politician and general
Augustus Named after Augustus Caesar, the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor
Boudica Boudica was a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire
Brutus Marcus Brutus was a politician of the late Roman Republic
Caiaphas Joseph Caiaphas was a high priest who organized the plot to kill Jesus
Caligula Caligula was a Roman Emperor known for his brutality and eccentricity
Claudius In honor of Claudius, the Roman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD
Cleopatra Honoring Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
Domitian Domitian was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 AD
Galba Serving as Roman Emperor for seven months, Galba was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors
Hadrian Hadrian was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138 AD
Herod In memory of Herod the Great, a Roman client king of Judea
Nero Named after Nero, the Roman Emperor known for his extravagant lifestyle
Otho After deposing Galba, Otho was Roman Emperor for three months
Pilate Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea
Pliny Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, and philosopher
Seneca Seneca the Younger was a philosophical advisor to Nero
Spartacus Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic
Tacitus Tacitus was a senator and historian of the Roman Empire
Tiberius Tiberius was the second Roman Emperor, reigning from 14 AD to 37 AD
Titus Titus was a Roman Emperor from 79 to 81 AD
Trajan Trajan was Roman Emperor from 98 AD to 117 AD
Vespasian Commemorates Vespasian, Roman emperor who reigned from 69 AD to 79 AD
Vitellius Vitellius was Roman Emperor for eight months, from April to December AD 69
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Greek Dog Names

Ancient Greece was a significant civilization in the 1st Century, and Greek names can be a great choice for those who value wisdom and history.
Name Description
Adonis Derived from a Greek God known for his beauty
Apollo Named after the Greek God of the Sun and Light
Ares Borrowed from the Greek God of War
Argos Inspired by the faithful dog in Homer's Odyssey
Atlas Originates from the Titan who held up the sky
Bacchus Named after the Greek God of Wine
Cerberus Named for the three-headed dog guarding Hades
Chaos Inspired by the primordial deity representing the void
Dionysus Derived from the Greek God of the Vine
Eros Named after the Greek God of Love
Hades Named after the Greek God of the Underworld
Helios Inspired by the personification of the Sun in Greek mythology
Hercules Named after the demi-god known for his strength
Hermes Named for the Greek God of Trade and Messengers
Icarus Named after the man who flew too close to the sun
Kronos Inspired by the Greek Titan who fathered the first Olympians
Orion Named after the Greek mythological hunter
Pegasus Named after the mythical winged horse
Perseus Originates from the legendary founder of Mycenae
Poseidon Named after the Greek God of the Sea
Prometheus Named after the Titan who gave fire to humanity
Sparta Named after the prominent city-state in ancient Greece
Theseus Inspired by the king of Athens who battled the Minotaur
Titan Named after the powerful race of deities that preceded the Olympic gods
Zeus Named for the King of the Greek Gods
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Biblical Dog Names

The 1st Century encompasses the period of the New Testament, providing a wealth of traditional, spiritual names.
Name Description
Abel Named after Adam and Eve's second son, reflecting a sense of innocence
Bethel It's a place in the Bible where Jacob saw a vision of angels
Caleb It's a biblical character known for his loyalty, a fitting name for a loyal dog
Daniel Inspired by a prophet who showed courage and faith in the lion's den
Elijah A prophet who performed miracles, for a dog with an extraordinary spirit
Ezra A scribe and priest in the Old Testament, for a dog with a calm demeanor
Felix A governor in the New Testament, a suitable name for a lead dog
Gideon For a brave and faithful dog, named after a courageous judge in the Bible
Hezekiah Named after a revered king of Judah, for a majestic dog
Isaac Named after the son of Abraham and Sarah, symbolizing joy and laughter
Jethro Moses' father-in-law and a priest of Midian, a name for a wise dog
Josiah A biblical king known for his religious reforms, a fitting name for a strong and passionate dog
Korah A biblical figure who led a rebellion, a good name for a rebellious dog
Levi One of Jacob's sons and a tribe of Israel, suitable for a companionable dog
Mordecai A key figure in the Book of Esther, known for his loyalty and courage
Nathan A prophet in the court of King David, for a dog with a strong character
Obadiah A biblical prophet, a suitable name for a dog with a profound spirit
Philemon A leader in the early Christian church, a good name for a friendly and sociable dog
Quartus A Christian who sends greetings in Romans 16:23, a fitting name for a friendly dog
Reuben Jacob's first son, symbolizing strength and power
Silas A leader in the early Christian church, known for his faithfulness
Tobiah A character in the Book of Nehemiah, known for his perseverance
Uriah A Hittite soldier in King David's army, a fitting name for a brave dog
Vaniah A figure in the genealogies of Chronicles, for a dog of noble lineage
Zacchaeus A tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus, suitable for a curious and adventurous dog
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Roman Dog Names

The Roman empire was at its height in the 1st Century, and many Latin names from this period can make unique and meaningful dog names.
Name Description
Antony Honoring Mark Antony, a Roman general and politician
Augustus Paying tribute to the first Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar
Brutus Commemorates Marcus Brutus, one of Julius Caesar's assassins
Caesar Name of the famous Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar
Caligula Named after Caligula, the third Roman Emperor
Cato Named after Cato the Elder, a Roman senator and historian
Cicero Inspired by Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman philosopher, politician, and orator
Claudius Named after Emperor Claudius who ruled Rome from 41 to 54 AD
Domitian Named after Domitian, a Roman Emperor from the Flavian dynasty
Galba Named after Servius Sulpicius Galba, a Roman Emperor
Horace Inspired by Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a leading Roman lyric poet
Livia Paying tribute to Livia Drusilla, the wife of the Roman Emperor Augustus
Lucretius Named after the Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius
Nero Named after Nero, the fifth Roman Emperor
Nerva Paying tribute to Nerva, a Roman Emperor from 96 to 98 AD
Ovid Named after Ovid, one of Rome's greatest poets
Pliny Named after Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher
Pompey Named after Pompey the Great, a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic
Scipio Derived from a distinguished Roman family name, Scipio
Spartacus Named after the famous gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic
Tiberius Tribute to the second Roman Emperor, Tiberius
Titus Named after Titus, a Roman Emperor and military commander
Vergil Named after Publius Vergilius Maro, one of ancient Rome's greatest poets
Vespasian Named after Vespasian, a Roman Emperor who reigned from 69 to 79 AD
Vitellius Named after Aulus Vitellius, a Roman General and Emperor
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