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Aethon

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Colour
Gold
Red

Meaning

Meaning Fiery red for a pet with red colouring.

Related Names

Aethon, Aithon.

Famous Usage

In Greek mythology Aethon is the name of one of the horses which draws the chariot of the sun.

Screen Details

In Greek mythology, Aethon was one of the four horses that pulled Helios's sun chariot across the sky. Also one of Hades' horses that pulled his chariot in the underworld. While not featured prominently in modern media, the name appears in several fantasy games and literature inspired by Greek mythology.

Personality Plus

Bold, energetic, and fiery - ideal for a pet with a spirited nature and boundless energy. Suits animals with reddish or golden colouring, as the name is associated with blazing and burning in Greek.

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