Cairo Dog Names

Introduction

Ah the beautiful, albeit hot, Cairo. Known for it's amazing history, architecture, glorious food, and abundant luxury, Cairo is a sight to behold. Ancient Egyptians would be dumbfounded at the street system, city planning, and lavish stores that now make up the the Egyptian capital. So, it's no wonder you want to draw some inspiration from Cairo for your new dog's name. Good choice! Not only is modern day Cairo full of inspiration, it's also heavily rooted in history. It's the perfect topic! Expect your dog to sound like Ancient Egyptian royalty by the time you're done browsing around this guide!

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Anubis

There are some catacombs in southern Cairo that were found in 2015. Researchers discovered burial sites full of mummified animals, nearly 8 million of them, most of which were dogs. The site, called Saqqara, is dedicated to Anubis, the canine-headed god of the afterlife. According to historians and archaeologists, the process of animal mummification was a method to aid these beloved pets to go on to the afterlife. In other words, ancient Egyptians in Cairo mourned the loss of their pets, proceeded to mummify them much like they would with humans, and then would ask Anubis to take care of them.

Anubis is interesting because normally the faces of the god are associated with different animals that have the same attributes as the gods. In Anubis's case, he's the god of embalming and travel (to the afterlife). He has a canine head because dogs run through deserts without losing their way. And in Egypt, many dogs are found around graveyards, which they still hold sacred to this day in Egypt.

Unfortunately, not all of these dogs were so fortunate as to die of natural causes. Although most of these deaths were really just a product of natural causes, some pet owners killed their dogs deliberately so that they could be offered as a sacrifice to Anubis, to ask for something in return, such as good luck in an upcoming journey. For us, this obviously seems really heartless, and cruel, but for the ancient Egyptians, it was all about something better. They felt that the dogs were going to join the eternal pack with Anubis, going off to a better thing, to get to run around forever having fun with a canine god.

To help shed light on such a belief, it's necessary to learn more about Anubis. First and foremost, the ancient Egyptians knew him as Anpu, or Inpu, because Anubis is the Greek version of his name. He's old, showing up in the oldest mastabas of the Old Kingdom, and he's always been the protector of the dead. Anyone, human or not, who dies is in good hands with Anubis. He leads, protects, and guards the dead from all evil.

In other words, sacrificing animals was normal to the ancient Egyptians, because they didn't have a religious reasoning to consider it a cruel act at the time. They legitimately felt that they were appeasing a god, and doing the modern-day equivalent of going to a church and lighting a candle.

Cairo Dog Name Considerations

When selecting a Cairo-inspired name for your dog, remember why you thought of Cairo in the first place. It's the capital of Egypt, and Egyptian history and heritage runs deep. Ancient Egypt was a massive force to be reckoned with, with its lavish riches, and dirt poor poverty. Pyramid building, artistic pursuits, and politics were all integral aspects of life in Egypt. So take all of that richness into consideration when naming your dog. It can be very valuable, and lead to some amazing name selections.

Another thing to take into consideration is your dog's ties to Egypt. Basenji are thought to have first been owned by the pharaohs. Same with the Pharaoh Hounds, which spanned all the way to ancient Greece as well. The Saluki is yet another. They used to go fox, hare and gazelle hunting in the desert. If your dog has no ties to Egypt, don't worry. Just think about your dog's appearance, personality and preferences. Large, agile dogs would benefit from some of the powerful Egyptian names found in this guide. Even smaller dogs could benefit from ancient Egyptian names, as long as they act like royalty. In other words, the sky is the limit. Be creative and use your imagination. Above all, don't settle for anything that seems forced.

Male Cairo Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Pharaoh A ruler in ancient Egypt
0	Anubis The god of mummification and embalming
0	Mummy Mummification was how ancient Egyptians believed souls would live on forever
0	Deity The ancient Egyptians had over 2,000 of them
0	Senet A board game from ancient Egypt
0	Djoser The famous step pyramid right on the outskirts of Cairo
0	Nile Because Egypt would be nothing without the Nile River
0	Anpu Anubis' real Egyptian name
0	Inpu A variation of Anpu, Anubis' real name
0	Osiris Anubis' adoptive father
0	Wepwawet One of the earliest gods to be worshipped
0	Khentiamentiu Ancient god swathed in bandages, wearing crown of upper Egypt
0	Den Ruled ancient Egypt during the Early Dynastic Period
0	Palermo The stone that records information on ancient Egypt; dates to 12 BC
0	Plague A joke about the 50 separate plagues that hit the city between 1349 and 1517
0	King Tut Reigned between 1331 and 1323 BC
0	Akhenaten Father of King Tut
0	Amenhotep III Akhenaten's predecessor
0	Smenkhkare Short-lived pharaoh successor to Akhenaten
0	Khan After Khan el-Khalili, one of the largest outdoor markets dating from the 14th century
0	Traffic In honor of the Cairo traffic, which is terrible; perfect for a slow-moving dog
0	Obour After Obour City, a part of the Greater Cairo metropolitan area
0	Ramses After Ramses Station and Ramesses II (19th dynasty)
0	Al-Azhar The university in Cairo
0	Maydan A bustling plaza filled with shops in downtown Cairo
0	Gamal Egypt's former president
0	Heliopolis The wealthy residential suburb in northeast Cairo
0	Zamalek Cairo's wealthiest neighborhood
0	Gazirah The island where Zamalek, Cairo's wealthiest neighborhood, is located
0	Duqqi A newer suburb in Cairo

Female Cairo Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Nefertiti Queen and wife to Akhenaten
0	Ankhesenamun Queen and wife to Akhenaten, then King Tut and finally, Ay
0	Younger Lady Informal name for King Tut's mother, Queen Tiye
0	Tiye After Queen Tiye, King Tut's mother
0	Giza The pyramids of Giza are a sight to behold
0	Saqqara More pyramids in the outskirts of Cairo
0	Minibus In honor of all the minibuses in Cairo that help people get around
0	Hatshepsut First female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt
0	Karnak After the Red Chapel, a shrine to Hatshepsut
0	Cleopatra Ruled Egypt for three decades; romantic and military alliances with Mark Antony and Caesar
0	MerNeith Queen consort of the 1st dynasty
0	Sobekneferu Last ruler of the 12th dynasty
0	Twosret Last known pharaoh of the 19th dynasty
0	Isis The Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility
0	Sunlight In honor of the value the ancient Egyptians placed on the sun
0	Amarna After the Amarna letters: clay tablets consisting of diplomatic correspondence
0	Nephthys River goddess, sister of Isis
0	Bast Protective goddess of cats
0	Serqet Goddess of scorpions
0	Nekhbet Goddess of vultures
0	Tawaret Goddess of hippos
0	Kebechet Goddess of purification
0	Heket Goddess of frogs
0	Hathor Goddess of love
0	Ma'at Goddess of justice, truth and order
0	Qetesh Goddess of nature and beauty
0	Raet-Tawy Female sun goddess of Upper and Lower Egypt
0	Sekhmet Goddess of lions, fire and vengence
0	Seshat Goddess of writing and measurement
0	Wadjet Goddess of protection