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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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