Apollo
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- God of music, light, and prophecy
- Origin
- Greek
Greek god of music, poetry, light, prophecy, and the sun. A name with strong mythological gravitas — popular for noble, athletic dogs (especially shepherds and large hounds).
About Apollo
Apollo is the Greek god of light, music, poetry, prophecy, and the sun, son of Zeus and twin brother of Artemis. As a dog name it has surged in the 2020s alongside the broader mythology revival — currently ranked #62 on Pupford's 2025 unified list. Most often given to large, dignified, athletically-built dogs: German Shepherds, Dobermans, Greyhounds, Great Danes. The two-syllable rhythm is also dog-call-friendly: clear vowel start, hard 'p' consonant, easy to project across a yard.
Famous Dogs Named Apollo
- Apollo–Soyuz Apollo–Soyuz (joint)