Welcome to our collection of distinctive names for your furry friend, inspired by the rich culture, history, and language of Egypt. In the heart of North Africa, Egypt is a nation known for its ancient civilization, iconic monuments, and its unique Arabic dialect. This page is dedicated to all pet owners who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their dogs.
From the banks of the Nile to the shadows of the Pyramids, Egypt's heritage offers a plethora of unique and meaningful names. This collection reflects the language and culture, giving you a wide range of options that truly embody the spirit of this ancient land. Whether you are a lover of history, a language enthusiast, or you simply want your pet’s name to stand out, you will find what you're looking for here.
Every name listed here holds a story, a fragment of the past or a symbol of the rich Egyptian culture. With each name, we provide a brief description of its meaning and significance. So, delve into the world of Egyptian-inspired names and find the perfect one that suits your loyal companion's personality and uniqueness.
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Soter | Meaning 'savior' in Greek, it was a title used by some Ptolemaic kings |
Sphinx | Because the Sphinx is a famous Egyptian monument |
Taharqa | Named after a Pharaoh of the 25th dynasty, for a dog with great strength |
Tatenen | Tatenen is the ancient Egyptian god of the primordial mound, a great name for a dog who loves to dig |
Taweret | Taweret was the ancient Egyptian goddess of maternity and childbirth, a good name for a nurturing and protective female dog |
Tefnut | Tefnut is the ancient Egyptian goddess of moisture, a good name for a dog that loves water |
Teti | A name that belonged to a Pharaoh of the 6th dynasty, perfect for a small but powerful dog |
Thoth | Thoth is the ancient Egyptian god of writing and knowledge |
Thutmose | Named after a series of Pharaohs, for a dog with a regal bearing |
Tryphaena | Named after a Ptolemaic queen, for a dog with a regal presence |
Tut | It's short for Tutankhamun, a famous pharaoh |
Wadjet | Wadjet is the ancient Egyptian goddess of lower Egypt |
Wepwawet | Wepwawet is the wolf god in Egyptian mythology, a good name for a wolf-like dog |
Wosret | Wosret is an ancient Egyptian goddess, symbolizing royalty, a good name for a pure-bred dog |
Yam | Yam is an ancient Semitic god of the sea, a fitting name for a dog that loves to swim |
Zaliki | Zaliki is an Egyptian name meaning 'well-born', suitable for a purebred dog |
Zoser | Zoser was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh |
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Amun | This name is inspired by the god of creation |
Ankh | Ankh is a symbol of life in ancient Egypt |
Anubis | Anubis is the god of afterlife in ancient Egyptian mythology |
Atum | Atum is a creator god and the god of dusk |
Bastet | Bastet is the goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth |
Faraoh | This is a tribute to the rulers of ancient Egypt |
Geb | Geb is the god of the Earth |
Hapi | Hapi is the god of the annual flooding of the Nile |
Horus | Horus is the god of the sky in ancient Egyptian mythology |
Isis | Named after the goddess of health, marriage, and wisdom |
Khnum | Khnum is the god of the source of the Nile River |
Khufu | Named after the pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid of Giza |
Maat | Maat is the goddess of truth, justice, and harmony |
Nefertiti | Nefertiti was a queen of Ancient Egypt |
Nile | Named after the life-giving river in Egypt |
Osiris | From the god of the underworld and the dead |
Ptah | Ptah is the god of craftsmen and architects |
Ra | Ra is the sun god in ancient Egyptian mythology |
Ramses | Ramses was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt |
Sahara | It translates to 'desert', reflecting the vast landscapes of Egypt |
Sekhmet | Sekhmet is the goddess of war and healing |
Set | The name of the god of chaos, storms, and disorder |
Sphinx | Named after the iconic statue in Giza |
Thoth | Thoth is the god of wisdom and writing |
Tut | Inspired by the boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun |
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Amun | Inspired by the king of the gods and god of the wind in Egyptian mythology |
Anubis | This name is inspired by the god of embalming and the dead, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head |
Anuket | Anuket is the goddess of the Nile river, known for her nurturing and caring nature |
Apophis | This name is inspired by the god of chaos and destruction |
Atum | This name is inspired by the god of creation and the setting sun |
Bastet | This name is inspired by the goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth, usually depicted as a lioness or a cat |
Geb | Inspired by the god of the Earth in Egyptian mythology |
Hapi | Hapi, the god of the annual flooding of the Nile, can make a unique name for a dog |
Hathor | Derived from the goddess of love, beauty, and music in Egyptian mythology |
Horus | This name is inspired by the god of the sky, sun, and kingship in Egyptian mythology |
Isis | Isis, the Egyptian goddess of life and magic, can make a unique name for a dog |
Khepri | Khepri is the Egyptian god of creation, rebirth, and the sun |
Khnum | Inspired by the god of the Nile river and the creator of bodies of human children |
Maat | This name is inspired by the goddess of truth, justice, and harmony |
Neith | This name is inspired by the goddess of war and hunting |
Nephthys | Inspired by the goddess of death, service, lamentation, and nighttime |
Nut | The Egyptian goddess of the sky and stars can be a great name choice for a dog |
Osiris | Osiris, the Egyptian god of the underworld and rebirth, can make a unique name for a dog |
Ptah | Derived from the god of craftsmen and architects in Egyptian mythology |
Sekhmet | Sekhmet is the Egyptian goddess of war, often depicted as a lioness |
Serket | Derived from the goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites |
Set | The god of chaos, storms, and desert in Egyptian mythology can be a great name choice for a dog |
Sobek | Sobek, the god of crocodiles, the Nile, the army, military, fertility and rebirth, can make a unique name for a dog |
Sphinx | Derived from the legendary Egyptian creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human |
Thoth | This name is inspired by the god of wisdom, writing, and the moon in Egyptian mythology |
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Abydos | An ancient city of Egypt, suitable for a dog with a strong and regal character |
Alexandria | A city with rich history makes for a sophisticated dog name |
Aswan | This Egyptian city is known for its tranquility, just like a calm dog |
Asyut | An ancient city, suitable for a dog with an old-world charm |
Cairo | Egypt's capital city, perfect for a leader of the pack |
Dahab | A beach town in Egypt, perfect for a playful, water-loving dog |
Dakhla | One of the New Valley's oases, perfect for a dog that brings comfort |
Dendera | An ancient temple city, perfect for a dog with a majestic aura |
Edfu | A city known for its ancient temple, perfect for a dog with a dignified demeanor |
El-Minya | A city in Upper Egypt, great for a dog with a noble bearing |
Faiyum | An oasis city, great for a dog who is your personal oasis |
Giza | This is a famous city in Egypt known for the Great Pyramids |
Heliopolis | An ancient city of light, great for a dog who brightens your day |
Ismailia | A city situated along the Suez Canal, suitable for an adventurous dog |
Komombo | A town known for its ruins and temples, great for a dog with a regal presence |
Luxor | An ancient city in Egypt, a great name for a dog with a regal presence |
Minya | A city in Upper Egypt, an elegant name for any breed |
Qena | An Egyptian city on the Nile, a strong name for a robust dog |
Rosetta | The town where the Rosetta Stone was found, suitable for a smart dog |
Saqqara | An ancient burial ground in Egypt, ideal for a dog with an old soul |
Sharm | Short for Sharm el-Sheikh, a popular tourist city, perfect for a sociable dog |
Siwa | An oasis in Egypt, a unique name for an extraordinary dog |
Sohag | An agricultural city, suitable for a hardworking dog |
Suez | A port city in Egypt, perfect for a dog who loves the outdoors |
Tanta | A large city in Egypt, suitable for a large breed dog |
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Ahmose | Founding pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt |
Akhenaten | This pharaoh tried to shift his kingdom towards monotheism |
Amenhotep | Several pharaohs had this name, making it historically significant |
Cleopatra | This name reflects the last active pharaoh of Egypt |
Djedefre | A ruler during the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt |
Djoser | Pharaoh of the Third Dynasty who built the step pyramid |
Hatshepsut | Respects the second historically-confirmed female pharaoh |
Khafre | Second pyramid at Giza was constructed during his reign |
Khufu | The pyramid of Giza was built under this pharaoh's reign |
Menkaure | Ruler responsible for the third Giza pyramid |
Merneptah | Fourth ruler of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty |
Narmer | Considered the founder of the First Egyptian Dynasty |
Neferkare | Name of several pharaohs during the Old Kingdom |
Nefertiti | A beautiful queen from the 14th century BC |
Pepi | Pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt |
Psamtik | This name marks the first ruler of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty |
Rahotep | This pharaoh's reign was in Egypt's Old Kingdom |
Ramses | Named after Pharaoh Ramses II, known for his military campaigns |
Sekhemkhet | Pharaoh of the Third dynasty of Egypt |
Sesostris | Name of several 12th Dynasty pharaohs |
Seti | Reflects the name of a pharaoh from the Nineteenth Dynasty |
Siptah | The penultimate ruler of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty |
Sneferu | The founder of the fourth dynasty of Egypt |
Thutmose | Significant pharaoh in Egypt's 18th dynasty |
Tutankhamun | In honor of the young king, often referred to as King Tut |
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Anubis | Anubis is the god of mummification and the afterlife |
Atum | Atum was a creator deity and god of the setting sun |
Bastet | Bastet was the goddess of home, fertility, and protector of the pharaoh |
Geb | Geb was the god of the Earth |
Hathor | Hathor was a sky goddess, patron of love, beauty, music, and motherhood |
Horus | Horus was a sky god often depicted as a falcon |
Isis | Isis was a protective deity, motherhood and magic |
Khepri | Khepri was a god of creation, rebirth, and the movement of the sun |
Khnum | Khnum was a potter god of creation |
Maat | Maat was the goddess of truth, balance, and order |
Mafdet | Mafdet was a goddess who protected against snakes and scorpions |
Neith | Neith was a war goddess and weaver of destiny |
Nephthys | Nephthys was a protective goddess of the dead |
Nun | Nun was the god of the primordial waters of chaos |
Nut | Nut was the sky goddess, covering the earth |
Osiris | Osiris was traditionally associated with the death, resurrection, and fertility |
Ptah | Ptah was a creator god and patron of craftsmen |
Ra | Ra was the sun god, considered the king of all gods |
Sekhmet | Sekhmet was a warrior goddess as well as goddess of healing |
Set | Set was a god of chaos, fire, and storms |
Shu | Shu was the god of air and sunlight |
Sobek | Sobek was a Nile god, protecter against the dangers of the river |
Tefnut | Tefnut was the goddess of water and fertility |
Thoth | Thoth was the god of wisdom and writing |
Wepwawet | Wepwawet was a war and hunting god, often seen as a wolf |
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