Greek names for NK?
I understand Heracles/Hercules would be a good name for Tosas. However, if one like me was wanting to give the "real" NK a Greek mythology name, in your opinion, what would be an appropriate name for each of these beautiful dogs?
Due to the loyalty they have (well, practically domestic dog breed has a certain level of strong loyalty), I would name my future Akita Argos (one of several characters named). Being a Hachiko (a name I also will use) figure, he waited 20 years for Odysseos (I use the mainstream literal Greek translations to stay true to the spelling).
Of course, the Hellenikos Poimenikos/Greek Shepherd Dog (a direct descendants of the original Molosser dogs) would be more apt with Greek names. The Molosser tis Epirou, the modern version of the Molosser, is closely related to this pooch. In fact, even with the knowledge I have gotten from sites about them, I don't know if they constitute separate breeds. Similar to how the Belgian Shepherd is very similar to the German and the Tervuren, Laekenois, and Malinois.
Due to the loyalty they have (well, practically domestic dog breed has a certain level of strong loyalty), I would name my future Akita Argos (one of several characters named). Being a Hachiko (a name I also will use) figure, he waited 20 years for Odysseos (I use the mainstream literal Greek translations to stay true to the spelling).
Of course, the Hellenikos Poimenikos/Greek Shepherd Dog (a direct descendants of the original Molosser dogs) would be more apt with Greek names. The Molosser tis Epirou, the modern version of the Molosser, is closely related to this pooch. In fact, even with the knowledge I have gotten from sites about them, I don't know if they constitute separate breeds. Similar to how the Belgian Shepherd is very similar to the German and the Tervuren, Laekenois, and Malinois.
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Apollo for a Kishu.
No particular reason behind those, I just think they are neat names.
I believe that's how I had the question intended. Incorporating whether or not said name would be appropriate for the dog's existence was also included. Similarly, our black Lab is named Thor. I see that more of a name for a larger dog like a Dane or Mastiff.
If I had to give Mei Mei a Greek Goddess name it would be Artemis, Goddess of the hunt and wild animals. It's fitting for her.
Koda would be Lelantos because he stalks his prey skillfully or Prometheus because of his old soul and intelligence.
Don't take it to heart Kyla. You've been a part of NKF for 2 years now, you should somehow get my sense of humor lol. Make fun of the fact that I have a cat named after a serial killer if you'd like.
I'd rather see multi-language names that are more respectful towards the dog.
I just name my pets after whatever I feel like. My cat is named Tiramisu.
Slightly off topic, because it is not Greek, but if I ever have a male dog that is quite stoic, I am going to name him Woodrow.