Remus arrives with two distinct mythological and literary anchors: Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome — and Remus Lupin, the beloved Defense Against the Dark Arts professor from the Harry Potter series. Both references are doing real work in the pet-naming community at rank 1969 with 51 records.
Two Legendary References
The Roman Remus was killed by his twin brother Romulus in the founding myth of Rome — a dark origin for a cheerful dog name, but mythology is full of that irony. Remus Lupin from Harry Potter is far more relevant to most current owners: a gentle, wise, fundamentally decent man whose werewolf condition adds appropriate texture for a dog. The Lupin family name means "wolf" in Latin, making Remus Lupin a double wolf reference — which means a dog named Remus has layered fandom credentials. See the human name Remus for the full classical context.
Breed Fit and Sound
Two syllables — REE-mus, clean, assertive, and slightly formal. For wolf-like breeds, the name earns its context: Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, and German Shepherds suit Remus particularly well. A pair of dogs named Romulus and Remus is an irresistible combination for the classically inclined.
Counter-Reading: The Death Myth Problem
For owners who know the Roman myth well, Remus is the twin who was murdered, which is a slightly uncomfortable founding story. The Harry Potter Remus died too, though more heroically. Both fictional and mythological Remuses meet bad ends, for owners sensitive to that kind of naming omen, the history is worth weighing. For everyone else, the name is excellent.