Meaning & Story
From the Greek Antigone, meaning 'against birth' or 'in place of her parents' — the tragic daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology, famous for her fierce sense of justice.
Antigone is one of the most dramatically charged names in all of Western literature. The daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, she is the archetype of principled rebellion — someone who stands for what is right even when it costs everything. For a cat or dog with a strong, independent spirit who simply refuses to be told what to do when they believe otherwise, Antigone is a name of mythological accuracy. It's a name for an owner who loves Greek tragedy and their pet in equal measure.