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Updated: May 15, 2024

Welcome to a page that celebrates the rich heritage of the ancient civilization of Egypt through a unique perspective – dog names. This is a dedicated space for pet parents seeking to name their four-legged companions with a touch of history, culture, and mythology that Egypt is renowned for worldwide.

Egypt, known as the cradle of civilization, is a treasure trove of historical legends, pharaohs, gods, and goddesses, providing a plethora of unique and meaningful names for your canine friend. This page offers a collection of names inspired by this captivating land, its mythology, and its famous figures, providing a profound symbolic connection for your pet.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, an admirer of ancient cultures, or simply seeking a distinct and meaningful name for your new pup, this page is designed to assist you. Each name listed here has been carefully selected for its uniqueness and meaning, providing a deep bond between you and your pet that will last a lifetime.

Name Reason to Choose
Thoth God of writing and knowledge
Tut Short for Tutankhamun, a famous pharaoh
Tutankhamun After the famous Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun
Unut Unut was a snake goddess
Uraeus Uraeus was the symbol for the goddess Wadjet
Uto Uto was another name for Wadjet, the cobra goddess
Vadjit Vadjit was a lioness goddess
Wadjet Cobra goddess
Wenut Wenut was a rabbit goddess
Wepwawet Wepwawet was a jackal god of war
Wosret Wosret was a goddess of Thebes
Xeper Xeper was a scarab beetle god
Yam Yam was a river god
Yinepu Yinepu was another name for Anubis, the god of the dead
Zahra Arabic for 'flowering'
Zaltys Zaltys was a goddess associated with serpents
Zemaitis Zemaitis was a goddess of the earth
Zephyr Name of the west wind, representing the direction of the afterlife in Egypt
Zer-eg Zer-eg was a god of the underworld
Zeret Zeret was a goddess of fertility
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Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Names inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics can be unique and symbolic, as these ancient symbols hold deep historical and cultural significance.
Name Description
Ankh Inspired by the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that reads 'life'
Anubis Named after the ancient Egyptian god associated with mummification and the afterlife, often depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head
Aten Inspired by the disc of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology
Bastet After the ancient Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth, protector of the pharaoh
Geb Derived from the ancient Egyptian god of the Earth
Hathor Inspired by the ancient Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, music, dance, motherhood and joy
Heka Derived from the ancient Egyptian god of magic and medicine
Horus Named after the ancient Egyptian deity who was the sky god
Isis Inspired by the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and life
Khepri Derived from the ancient Egyptian god of the rising sun
Khufu Named after the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, who commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza
Maat Named after the ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice
Mut After the ancient Egyptian mother goddess
Nephthys Named after the ancient Egyptian protective goddess of the dead
Nile After the longest river in Africa, which was of significant importance to ancient Egyptian civilization
Nut Named after the ancient Egyptian sky goddess
Osiris After the ancient Egyptian god of fertility, agriculture, the afterlife, the dead, resurrection, life, and vegetation
Ptah After the ancient Egyptian god of craftsmen and architects
Ra Derived from the sun god of ancient Egypt, symbolizing light and warmth
Scarab After the sacred symbol of the ancient Egyptians, representing transformation and resurrection
Sekhmet Derived from the warrior goddess of healing in ancient Egyptian mythology
Set Named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, fire, deserts, trickery, storms, envy, disorder, violence, and foreigners
Sobek Inspired by the ancient Egyptian deity associated with the Nile crocodile
Sphinx Inspired by the mythical creature of ancient Egypt with the body of a lion and the head of a human
Thoth Inspired by the ancient Egyptian god of writing, magic, wisdom, and the moon
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Egyptian Geographic Locations

Names based on Egypt's famous geographic locations can be a great way to pay homage to the country's rich history and culture.
Name Description
Abydos It takes its name from an ancient city in Egypt
Alexandria It is inspired by the Mediterranean port city in Egypt
Aswan A city in Egypt known for its significant archaeological sites
Asyut A city in Egypt that is the source of this name
Beni Short for Beni Suef, an Egyptian city
Cairo The bustling capital city of Egypt is the inspiration for this name
Dahab Inspired by the beautiful beach town in Egypt
Damanhur A city in Lower Egypt that inspires this name
Fayoum An Egyptian city known for its fertile lands
Giza This name is inspired by the city known for the Great Pyramids
Heliopolis It is inspired by an ancient city in Egypt
Hurghada A popular beach resort town in Egypt
Karnak This name comes from the vast temple complex in Luxor
Luxor A prominent city in Egypt, famous for its ancient temples
Memphis Ancient capital of Egypt holds the inspiration for this name
Minya A name inspired by an Egyptian city on the Nile
Qena Inspired by a city on the Nile river in Egypt
Rosetta Inspired by the town where the Rosetta Stone was discovered
Saqqara A vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt
Sinai Named after the famous peninsula in Egypt
Sphinx Named after the iconic monument in Egypt
Suez Named after the city by the famous Suez Canal
Tanis An ancient city in the Nile delta
Tanta It takes its inspiration from a large city in Egypt
Thebes An ancient city in Egypt, now known as Luxor
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Egyptian Mythology

Egyptian mythology is full of interesting characters and stories, offering a wide variety of unique and meaningful names for dogs.
Name Description
Aker Aker was the god of the horizon, a perfect name for a dog that loves to explore
Anubis Anubis was the god of embalming and the dead, making it fitting for a dog with a bold personality
Aten Aten was the disk of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology, a suitable name for a radiant pet
Bastet Bastet was the goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth, making it an ideal name for a female dog
Geb Geb was the god of the Earth, an ideal name for a dog that loves to play outdoors
Hapi Hapi was the god of the annual flooding of the Nile, a suitable name for a dog that loves water
Hathor Hathor was the goddess of love and joy, a suitable name for a pet that brings happiness to your life
Horus Horus was the falcon-headed god of the sky, suitable for dogs with a keen sense of sight
Isis Isis was the goddess of motherhood and healing, perfect for a nurturing and loving dog
Khepri Khepri was the god of creation, sunrise and renewal, an ideal name for a dog that brings a fresh start to each day
Khnum Khnum was the god of the Nile, an ideal name for a dog that loves water
Maat Maat was the goddess of truth, balance and order, a fitting name for a dog with a balanced nature
Mafdet Mafdet was the goddess of justice and execution, a fitting name for a dog with a strong sense of right and wrong
Min Min was the god of reproduction, a great name for a dog with a strong protective instinct
Nephthys Nephthys was the goddess of mourning and night, a suitable name for a pet that provides comfort in times of sorrow
Nun Nun was the god of the primordial waters, making it a fitting choice for a dog that loves to swim
Nut Nut was the goddess of the sky, a perfect name for a dog that loves to gaze at the stars
Osiris This name comes from the Egyptian god of the afterlife, a perfect choice for a noble pet
Ptah Ptah was the god of craftsmen, making it a great name for a dog with a unique skill or trick
Ra Ra was the sun god, a great choice for a dog that brings light into your life
Sekhmet This name comes from the warrior goddess of healing, an ideal name for a strong and caring dog
Seth Seth was the god of chaos, ideal for a rambunctious canine
Sobek This name comes from the crocodile god, a fitting choice for a pet that loves to swim
Taweret Taweret was the goddess of childbirth and fertility, a fitting name for a nurturing pet
Thoth This name belongs to the god of wisdom and magic, a fitting choice for a wise and mysterious pet
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Egyptian Pharaohs

Naming your dog after an Egyptian Pharaoh can denote leadership and regality, as these were the rulers of ancient Egypt.
Name Description
Ahmose Ahmose I was a pharaoh who founded the New Kingdom
Akhenaten Akhenaten was a pharaoh known for introducing monotheism
Amenhotep This name honors the pharaoh who started the Amarna Period
Cleopatra Named after the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
Djedefre This name honors Djedefre, a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty
Djoser This name comes from the pharaoh of the Third Dynasty, who built the first pyramid
Hatshepsut This name pays tribute to the longest-reigning female pharaoh
Khafre Khafre was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, known for the Great Sphinx
Khufu This name honors the pharaoh who commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza
Menes Inspired by the pharaoh who is believed to have united Upper and Lower Egypt
Merneptah Inspired by Merneptah, a pharaoh known for his victory over the Sea Peoples
Narmer Narmer was a pharaoh of the Early Dynastic Period, known for the Narmer Palette
Neferirkare This name comes from Neferirkare Kakai, a pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty
Nefertiti This name is inspired by a queen renowned for her beauty
Pepi Inspired by Pepi II, who had the longest reign in history
Psamtik Inspired by Psamtik I, who brought stability and prosperity to Egypt
Ramses This name refers to Ramses II, a famous pharaoh known for his military leadership
Sahure Inspired by Sahure, a pharaoh known for his benevolent rule
Senusret This name honors Senusret III, a pharaoh known for his military campaigns
Seti This name comes from Seti I, a pharaoh of the New Kingdom
Sneferu Sneferu was a pharaoh known for his innovative pyramid building
Teti Teti was a pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty, known for his pyramid at Saqqara
Thutmose In honor of Thutmose III, a pharaoh who expanded Egypt's empire
Tut Short for Tutankhamun, a young pharaoh known for his intact tomb
Unas Unas was a pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty, known for the Pyramid Texts
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Egyptian Gods

Names of Egyptian Gods can be a unique and powerful choice for dog names, reflecting the ancient and mystical qualities of Egypt.
Name Description
Amun Egyptian god of creation, the name symbolizes power and creativity
Anhur Derived from the Egyptian god of war and hunting
Anubis This name is inspired by the Egyptian god known as the protector of graves
Atum A name inspired by the sun god and creator deity in ancient Egyptian religion
Bastet Name of the Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth
Geb Inspired by the Egyptian god of the Earth
Hathor Inspired by the Egyptian goddess of love and joy
Horus Named after the god of the sky in Egyptian mythology
Isis The name represents the Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic
Khepri In Egyptian mythology, Khepri is a god of the rising sun
Khnum Named after the Egyptian god who was the potter that formed people from clay
Maat Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and harmony
Mut The name of the Egyptian mother goddess
Neith In Egyptian mythology, Neith is the goddess of hunting and war
Nephthys Egyptian goddess known for her protective and nurturing qualities
Nut This name represents the Egyptian sky goddess
Osiris Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead
Ptah The name of the Egyptian god of craftsmen and architects
Ra Derived from the sun god in Egyptian mythology
Sekhmet Drawn from the Egyptian goddess of war and healing
Serqet The name of the Egyptian goddess who protected against venomous stings and bites
Seth Taken from the name of the Egyptian god of chaos
Sobek Named after the Egyptian god of the Nile river
Thoth Inspired by the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing
Wepwawet Taken from the name of the Egyptian god of war and funerals
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