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Updated: June 14, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection steeped in history and tradition. This page is dedicated to the fascinating world of canine nomenclature during a period that was marked by significant cultural shifts and historical events. The names you will find here are deeply rooted in the 5th century milieu, reflecting the customs, beliefs, and languages of various societies across the globe during that time.

At a time when the fall of the Roman Empire in the West paved the way for the Middle Ages in Europe and the Gupta Empire in India was at its zenith, the names we gave our four-legged companions were as diverse and rich in meaning as the times themselves. From names inspired by warriors, gods, and mythical creatures, to those derived from everyday life and nature, this compilation is a wonderful way to take a step back in time.

So, whether you're a history buff, a dog lover, or simply looking for a unique and meaningful name for your new puppy, this page will provide you with inspiration and knowledge. Each name here tells a story, offering a glimpse into what life might have been like during the 5th century. Enjoy the journey!

Name Reason to Choose
Ulixes Ulixes, the Latin form of 'Odysseus', a famous Greek hero
Ulysses From Greek mythology, reflecting its influence on Roman culture
Urbanus Urbanus, meaning 'city dweller', was a common Roman cognomen
Ursus Latin for 'bear', a common animal in the Roman Empire
Valentinian Inspired by the 5th Century Roman Emperor
Valerius A popular Roman name during the 5th century
Vandals Named after the Vandals, a 5th Century Germanic tribe
Vespasian Vespasian was a renowned Roman emperor
Visimar Named after Visimar, a 5th Century King of the Vandals
Vitellius Vitellius was a Roman emperor
Vitus Derived from a 5th-century Christian saint
Wallia Inspired by Wallia, a 5th Century King of the Visigoths
Wenceslas Reflecting the influence of the Slavic cultures on the 5th century
Xanthippe A Greek name, showing Greek influence during this era
Xanthus Xanthus was a name in Greek mythology
Xenos From Greek meaning 'stranger', reflecting the diverse cultures of the Roman Empire
Xerxes Named after a famous Persian king
Yaroslav A Slavic name from the 5th century
Yulius Variation of Julius, a common Roman family name
Yuri A Slavic name from the 5th century
Zeno Zeno was a famous Greek philosopher
Zephyrus Derived from Greek mythology, which was still influential in the 5th century
Zosimus A Greek name meaning 'likely to survive', reflecting the hard times of the era
Zoticus Zoticus was a respected 5th century saint
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Byzantine Names

The 5th century was the beginning of the Byzantine Empire. Names from this era would be unique and historically significant.
Name Description
Aelia It is a Byzantine Empress's name
Anastasius This is the name of a Byzantine Emperor
Anthemius Named after a Byzantine Emperor
Arcadius This name belongs to a 5th Century Byzantine Emperor
Ariadne Named after a Byzantine Empress
Basiliscus This is a 5th Century Byzantine ruler's name
Danielis It is a Byzantine noblewoman's name
Eudoxia It is a famous Byzantine noblewoman's name
Euphemia It is a Byzantine noblewoman's name
Flavius A common name of several Byzantine Emperors
Glycerius This was the name of a 5th Century Byzantine Emperor
Honorius This is the name of a 5th Century Byzantine Emperor
Justinian A famous Byzantine Emperor's name
Leo It's the name of a Byzantine Emperor
Licinia It is a Byzantine Empress's name
Marcian A Byzantine Emperor's name from the 5th Century
Olybrius An Emperor's name from the Byzantine Empire
Petronius Named after a Byzantine general
Pulcheria Named after a Byzantine Empress
Romulus A Byzantine Emperor's name
Theodora It is a royal name from the Byzantine Empire
Theodosius Named after a Byzantine Emperor
Valentinian An Emperor's name from the Byzantine Empire
Verina Named after a Byzantine Empress
Zeno Named after a Byzantine Emperor
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Germanic Names

The 5th century was also the time of the Germanic tribes, and their unique names can be a great choice for a pet.
Name Description
Alaric Named after Alaric I, a prominent Visigothic king in the 5th century
Arminius Inspired by the chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe
Attila The famed Hunnic ruler, Attila, lends his name to this entry
Childeric Derived from Childeric I, a Merovingian king of the Salian Franks
Clovis The first king of the Franks to unite all the Frankish tribes under one ruler
Euric This is in reference to Euric, who reigned as the King of the Visigoths
Gaiseric This pays homage to Gaiseric, the King of the Vandals and Alans
Geiseric An alternate spelling for Gaiseric, a famed Vandal king
Gundobad King Gundobad of the Burgundians is the inspiration for this name
Gunthamund Inspired by a King of the Vandals and Alans in North Africa
Hengist This is in accordance with Hengist, a legendary 5th-century invader of Britain
Heoric Heoric, a legendary Germanic hero, lends his name to this entry
Hildeprand This name was inspired by a king of the Lombards during the 5th century
Horsa Horsa was a semi-legendary ruler of Kent, alongside his brother Hengist
Huneric Named after a King of the Vandals (477–484), and the oldest son of Gaiseric
Odoacer Named in tribute to Flavius Odoacer, the first barbarian King of Italy
Oeric Oeric, known as Oisc, was a legendary king of Kent in the 5th century
Rechiar King Rechiar of the Suebi bestows his name here
Ricberht Derived from Ricberht of East Anglia, a 5th-century Germanic ruler
Ricimer Inspired by a Romanized Germanic general who effectively ruled the remaining territory of the Western Roman Empire
Sigeric Inspired by Sigeric the Serious, a king of the Visigothic Kingdom
Sigismund This name pays homage to Sigismund of Burgundy, a king of the Burgundians
Theodoric Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, is the inspiration for this name
Thrasamund This comes from Thrasamund, a king of the Vandals
Wallia This name is in honor of Wallia, the king of the Visigoths from 415 to 418
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Celtic Names

The 5th century was a time when the Celtic culture was thriving in parts of Europe. Celtic names can be unique and meaningful.
Name Description
AED This name was common amongst Celtic nobles during the 5th century
Bran Bran is a Celtic name meaning 'raven', a bird often associated with wisdom and prophecy in Celtic mythology
Conor In Celtic, Conor means 'lover of hounds', a fitting name for a dog
Dara Dara, which means 'oak', was a popular Celtic name during the 5th century
Eoghan The name Eoghan was popular amongst Celtic warriors in the 5th century
Fergus Fergus, a Celtic name meaning 'man of force', was common during the 5th century
Gael Gael was a popular name in Celtic culture, referencing the Gaelic people
Hogan Hogan is a strong Celtic name, meaning 'young' in Gaelic
Ivor Ivor was a popular name amongst Celtic people, meaning 'archer'
Jarlath Jarlath, meaning 'tributary lord', was a common name amongst Celtic nobility
Keir Keir, a Celtic name meaning 'dark', was popular during this period
Lugh Lugh is a name derived from the Celtic god of craftsmanship
Mael Mael, a name meaning 'chief' or 'prince', was common amongst Celtic rulers
Niall Niall, meaning 'champion', was a popular Celtic name
Oisin In Celtic mythology, Oisin was a poet and warrior, making it a popular name
Padraig Padraig, the Celtic version of Patrick, was common in the 5th century
Quinn Quinn, a Celtic name meaning 'wisdom', was favoured in the 5th century
Rory Rory, a Celtic name meaning 'red king', was popular amongst Celtic royalty
Seamus Seamus, the Celtic version of James, was a popular name in the 5th century
Torin The Celtic name Torin, meaning 'chief', was favoured in the 5th century
Uisneach Uisneach, a place of ancient ritual in Celtic mythology, is a fitting name for a dog
Vaughan Vaughan, a Celtic name meaning 'small', was common during the 5th century
Wynn The Celtic name Wynn, meaning 'fair', was popular in the 5th century
Xavier Xavier, although not typically Celtic, was used in the 5th century due to Christian influence
York York, a name referencing the ancient city, was used in Celtic regions during this period
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Biblical Names

The 5th century was a time when Christianity was spreading, and many biblical names were being used during this period.
Name Description
Abel This name comes from the second son of Adam and Eve
Daniel Taken from the prophet who survived a lion's den
David From the king known for defeating Goliath
Elijah Named after a prophet who ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire
Enoch From a man in the Bible who was taken to heaven without dying
Esther A queen of Persia mentioned in the Old Testament
Ezekiel From a prophet who had many visions
Gideon A judge in the Bible who led the Israelites to victory
Habakkuk From a prophet who questioned God's actions
Haggai An Old Testament prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple
Isaiah This name is taken from a prophet in the Old Testament
Jeremiah An Old Testament prophet who authored the Book of Jeremiah
Joel An Old Testament prophet who wrote the Book of Joel
Jonah From a prophet famously swallowed by a big fish
Judah The name of one of Jacob's sons in the Old Testament
Levi This name comes from one of the sons of Jacob
Malachi The last prophet in the Old Testament
Micah Named after a prophet who predicted the Messiah's birthplace
Moses Named after the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt
Nahum An Old Testament prophet who wrote the Book of Nahum
Obadiah This name comes from a prophet in the Old Testament
Ruth A woman in the Bible's Old Testament known for her loyalty
Samson A judge from the Bible known for his great strength
Zechariah From a prophet who had eight visions
Zephaniah This name is taken from a prophet in the Old Testament
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Roman Names

The 5th century was a significant period in the Roman Empire. Naming a pet with a name from this era could be a nod to history.
Name Description
Antoninus Inspired by the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, who was one of the Five Good Emperors
Augustus This name was inspired by one of the most powerful Roman emperors
Brutus Named after the Roman politician who led the assassination of Julius Caesar
Cassius Inspired by the Roman senator who played a leading role in the assassination of Julius Caesar
Cato This name is inspired by the Roman statesman Cato the Elder, known for his integrity and moral rigor
Cicero Inspired by the famous Roman philosopher and orator
Claudius This name was borne by a Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
Constantine Named after Constantine the Great, who was a Roman emperor during the 4th and 5th centuries
Domitian Named after the Roman emperor who was the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty
Flavius Named after the Flavian dynasty of Roman emperors
Gaius This name was popular among ancient Romans, including several emperors
Galba Named after the Roman emperor who was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors
Hadrian Reflects the name of a Roman emperor who built the famous Hadrian's wall in Britain
Julius Julius Caesar, the famous Roman general, lends this name its prestige
Lucius A common name in Rome, borne by several emperors and philosophers
Marcus Borrowed from Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his philosophical insights
Nero Inspired by the infamous Roman emperor, Nero
Nerva Named after the Roman emperor who founded the Nerva–Antonine dynasty
Otho Named after a Roman emperor who reigned for a few months during the Year of the Four Emperors
Pompey Named after a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic
Tiberius Named after the Roman emperor, who ruled during the 1st century AD
Titus Inspired by the Roman emperor Titus, who completed the Colosseum
Trajan Named after a Roman emperor who ruled during the period of the Roman Empire's greatest territorial extent
Vespasian A Roman emperor who reigned during the 1st century AD
Vitellius Inspired by the Roman emperor who reigned during the Year of the Four Emperors
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