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Updated: June 16, 2024

Welcome to a page that transports you back in time to the 4th century, where the art of naming dogs was as intriguing as the era itself. During this period, dogs were not just pets but were considered loyal companions, skilled hunters, and fierce protectors. As such, their names held a significant place in the society, reflecting the rich cultural and historic traditions of the time.

Our collection of names on this page is inspired from the fascinating period of the 4th century. These names, brimming with character and history, were common among the canines of the Roman, Byzantine, and other ancient civilizations. Each name tells a unique story, perhaps of bravery, loyalty, or a notable event of the era. So, whether you're a history buff, a dog lover, or a proud pet parent looking for a distinctive name for your furry friend, this page offers an exceptional selection that will transport you back in time.

In this carefully curated collection, you will find names that are not just historically significant but also carry a timeless charm. These names have stood the test of time and continue to hold their significance even today. So, delve into our unique collection and you might just find that perfect name that resonates with your pet's personality while honoring the rich history of the 4th century.

Name	Reason to Choose
Odysseus	Named after the Greek hero, embodying the spirit of adventure
Olympius	Inspired by a 4th century Roman prefect
Ops	Honoring the Roman goddess of fertility and earth
Orpheus	Named after the legendary Greek musician, indicating the significance of music
Ovid	A tribute to the Roman poet who was widely read during the 4th century
Palladius	After a 4th century bishop
Pax	The Latin word for 'peace', a timeless wish for any pet
Pegasus	Named after the mythical Greek winged horse, representing the power of mythology
Pericles	Named after the Greek statesman, representing the politics of the time
Persius	A popular Roman poet whose work was admired during this period
Plato	Named after the famous Greek philosopher, reflecting the intellectual culture of the 4th century
Pluto	Nods to the Roman god of the underworld, perfect for a black dog
Poseidon	Named after the Greek god of the sea, indicating the importance of the sea
Priscus	This name is derived from Latin and means 'ancient', reflecting the 4th Century era
Prometheus	Named after the Greek Titan who gave fire to humanity, representing the value of knowledge
Ptolemy	Named after the Greek astronomer, symbolizing the exploration of the cosmos
Pulcher	It's Latin for 'beautiful', a popular descriptor for dogs then and now
Pythagoras	Named after the famous Greek mathematician, symbolizing the significance of learning
Quintus	A tribute to a name often used in Rome during the 4th century
Quirinus	Signifying 'spear', this name is drawn from Roman mythology
Rufus	A common Roman name, reflecting the naming conventions of the time
Salus	Latin for 'health', a timeless wish for any pet
Sappho	Named after the famous Greek poetess, representing the importance of literature
Saturn	A tribute to the Roman god of generation, dissolution, wealth, and liberation
Scipio	Named after the Roman general, representing the valor of the Roman military
Seneca	Named after the Roman Stoic philosopher, embodying the philosophical ideas of the time
Severus	Named after a 4th century Roman Emperor
Silvanus	A Roman god of forests, fitting for a nature-loving dog
Socrates	Named after the influential Greek philosopher, signifying the importance of philosophy
Sol	Latin for 'sun', a fitting name for a warm and radiant dog
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Christian Inspired Names

The 4th century marked the rise of Christianity, therefore Christian inspired names could be a good subcategory for dog names.

Name	Description
Ambrose	Named after Saint Ambrose, a famous bishop in the 4th century
Athanasius	Inspired by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, a 4th-century bishop and theologian
Augustine	Inspired by Saint Augustine, a 4th century Christian theologian
Basil	Named after Saint Basil the Great, a bishop and theologian of the 4th century
Blaise	Inspired by Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr of the 4th century
Cecilia	Saint Cecilia is venerated as a martyr and is considered the patron saint of musicians
Cyril	Derived from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, a 4th-century bishop and Doctor of the Church
Damasus	Named after Pope Damasus I, a 4th-century pope
Ephrem	Named after Saint Ephrem the Syrian, a 4th-century deacon and hymnographer
Eusebius	Eusebius of Caesarea was a 4th-century bishop and historian
Eustochium	After Saint Eustochium, a disciple of Jerome and a desert ascetic
Gregory	Saint Gregory of Nazianzus was a 4th-century bishop and theologian
Hilary	Inspired by Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a bishop and theologian of the 4th century
Jerome	Named after Saint Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin in the 4th century
Lucia	Saint Lucia was a 4th-century martyr and is venerated as a saint
Lucius	Inspired by the name of Pope Lucius I, who served in the 4th century
Macrina	Named after Saint Macrina the Elder, a prominent figure in the 4th-century Church
Marcellus	Inspired by Pope Marcellus I, who served in the 4th century
Martin	Inspired by Saint Martin of Tours, a prominent 4th-century bishop and saint
Melania	Named after Saint Melania the Elder, a 4th-century Christian saint
Monica	Comes from Saint Monica, the mother of Augustine, a significant figure in early Christianity
Optatus	Derived from Saint Optatus, a 4th-century bishop and theologian
Pachomius	Inspired by Saint Pachomius, a 4th-century monk and founder of coenobitic monasticism
Pamphilus	Derived from Saint Pamphilus of Caesarea, a 4th-century theologian and martyr
Paula	Saint Paula was a noblewoman who became a desert ascetic and supporter of Jerome
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Mythological Names

Mythology was very important in the 4th century, hence names from various mythologies can be a good subcategory for dog names.

Name	Description
Apollo	In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of music, truth, and healing
Ares	Ancient Greeks worshipped Ares as the god of war
Artemis	Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt and wild animals
Athena	Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare
Bacchus	Bacchus was the Roman god of wine, known for his wild and ecstatic festivals
Demeter	Demeter was the goddess of agriculture in Greek mythology
Dionysus	Dionysus was the Greek god of wine and celebration
Eros	Eros was the Greek god of love and sexual desire
Hades	Hades was the Greek god of the underworld
Hera	Hera was the queen of the gods in Greek mythology
Hercules	Hercules was a divine hero in Greek mythology known for his strength
Hermes	Hermes was a Greek deity known for his speed and cunning
Jupiter	Jupiter was the counterpart of Zeus in Roman mythology
Loki	Loki was a shape-shifting trickster in Norse mythology
Mars	Mars, in Roman mythology, was the god of war
Mercury	Mercury was the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, and communication
Neptune	Neptune was the Roman god of the sea
Nyx	Nyx was the Greek goddess of the night
Odin	Odin was a widely revered god in Norse mythology
Orion	Orion was a giant huntsman in Greek mythology
Perseus	Perseus was a legendary hero in Greek mythology
Poseidon	Poseidon was revered as the god of the sea in ancient Greek belief
Thor	Thor was the Norse god of thunder
Venus	Venus was the Roman goddess of love and beauty
Zeus	Zeus was the king of all gods in ancient Greek mythology
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Historical Figure Names

Many influential figures lived during the 4th century, their names can be a good source of inspiration for dog names.

Name	Description
Ambrose	From Saint Ambrose, one of the four original doctors of the Church
Arius	Inspired by Arius, a controversial Christian presbyter in Alexandria
Athanasius	Named after Athanasius of Alexandria, known for his work in Christian theology
Augustine	Derived from Augustine of Hippo, a renowned theologian and philosopher in the 4th century
Basil	Named after Saint Basil the Great, a bishop known for his influence on monasticism
Chrysostom	Reflects John Chrysostom, a notable Early Church Father
Constantine	This name was inspired by Constantine the Great, a Roman Emperor known for his significant contributions to Christianity
Cyril	Associated with Saint Cyril, who played a crucial role in the development of the Cyrillic script
Ephrem	Inspired by Ephrem the Syrian, a respected hymnographer and theologian
Epiphanius	Reflects Epiphanius of Salamis, a bishop known for his composition of an encyclopedia of heresies
Eusebius	Reflects Eusebius of Caesarea, a scholar known as the 'Father of Church History'
Gregory	Named after Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century Archbishop renowned for his theological works
Hilarion	Named after Saint Hilarion, who was recognized for his ascetic life
Honorius	Inspired by Honorius, a Roman Emperor known for his defensive strategies
Jerome	Reflects Saint Jerome, famous for translating the Bible into Latin
Jovian	Reflects Jovian, a Roman Emperor who restored Christianity as the state religion
Julian	Named after Julian the Apostate, the last non-Christian ruler of the Roman Empire
Macarius	Reflects Macarius of Egypt, a renowned Christian monk
Martin	From Saint Martin of Tours, known for his role in the spread of Christianity in Gaul
Moses	Named after Moses the Black, a desert monk and influential leader of a monastic community
Pachomius	Inspired by Saint Pachomius, recognized for his contributions to Christian monasticism
Sylvester	From Pope Sylvester I, under whose authority the first Christian Roman basilicas were constructed
Theodosius	Named after Theodosius I, noted for making Christianity the state religion of the Roman empire
Valens	Inspired by Valens, a Roman Emperor remembered for his religious tolerance
Valentinian	Inspired by Valentinian I, a Roman Emperor known for his military prowess
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Greek Influenced Names

The 4th century was also a period of Greek influence, therefore Greek names can be a good option for dog names.

Name	Description
Achilles	Inspired by the great Greek hero of the Trojan War
Apollo	Borrowed from the Greek god of music, truth and prophecy
Ares	An allusion to the Greek god of war
Artemis	An allusion to the Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness
Athena	Derived from the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare
Atlas	Inspired by the Titan who held up the celestial heavens
Demeter	Derived from the Greek goddess of the harvest
Dionysus	A tribute to the Greek god of wine and festivity
Eros	Named after the Greek god of love and passion
Hades	Named after the Greek god of the underworld
Helios	Echoes the Greek god who personified the sun
Hephaestus	Named after the Greek god of fire and metalworking
Hera	Influenced by the Greek goddess of marriage and family
Hercules	Derived from the Roman adaptation of the Greek divine hero Heracles
Hermes	Taken from the messenger of the Greek gods
Icarus	Inspired by the Greek myth of a boy who flew too close to the sun
Narcissus	Named after the figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection
Nyx	Borrowed from the Greek goddess of the night
Odysseus	Taken from the legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey
Orion	Named after a giant huntsman in Greek mythology
Pandora	Inspired by the first human woman created by the Greek gods
Perseus	Taken from a Greek hero who slew Medusa
Poseidon	Borrowed from the Greek god of the sea
Prometheus	Taken from the Titan who defied the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity
Zeus	Influenced by the Greek god of the sky and thunder
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Roman Influenced Names

The 4th century was dominated by the Roman Empire, therefore Roman influenced names could be a good subcategory for dog names.

Name	Description
Apollo	Named after the Roman god of sun and light
Aquila	Latin for 'eagle', a prominent symbol in Roman culture
Augustus	Named after the first Roman Emperor, a significant figure in 4th-century Roman history
Cassius	Derived from an influential Roman family's name
Cicero	Taken from a famous Roman philosopher and statesman
Claudius	Named after a Roman Emperor, whose influence was felt even in the 4th century
Drusus	Inspired by a Roman military commander's name
Felix	Latin for 'fortunate', a popular name in the 4th century
Flavius	Named after a prominent political family in ancient Rome
Hadrian	Named after a Roman Emperor known for his architectural contributions
Lucius	Derived from a common Roman personal name
Mars	Inspired by the Roman god of war, a powerful figure in mythology
Maximus	Influenced by a popular Roman general's name in the 4th century
Octavian	Taken from the name of Augustus before he became emperor
Remus	Inspired by one of the legendary founders of Rome
Silvanus	Named after the Roman god of woods and fields
Tacitus	Taken from a famous Roman historian's name
Ulysses	The Latin form of 'Odysseus', a hero from Roman and Greek mythology
Valor	Inspired by the Roman virtue of bravery and courage in battle
Veritas	Derived from the Roman goddess of truth, a philosophical concept held in high esteem
Vesta	Inspired by the Roman goddess of home and hearth, a symbol of domestic life
Virgil	Inspired by a famous Roman poet
Vitus	Derived from the name of a Christian saint in the 4th century
Xerxes	Taken from the name of a famous Persian king, known to the Romans
Zenon	Inspired by a philosopher's name, popular in the Roman period
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