Meaning & Story
Adonis comes from Greek mythology — a beautiful young man beloved by the goddess Aphrodite. His name derives from the Phoenician 'Adon,' meaning 'lord' or 'my lord.' He became a symbol of male beauty and the cycle of death and rebirth, as his annual death and resurrection symbolized the seasons.
Adonis is a name for a pet of exceptional beauty — the mythological association with perfect physical form and divine love is as bold a naming statement as you can make. If your dog or cat genuinely stops people in the street, Adonis earns his name every day. The Phoenician 'lord' etymology adds an authority that goes beyond mere beauty, suggesting a pet who is both magnificent to look at and commanding in presence. It is a name that sets high expectations — expectations that are typically met.