Meaning and background
The story behind Io
Io has an unknown literal meaning in the reference, despite its well-documented Greek mythological story. The name also belongs to a moon of Jupiter, named for that mythological figure. Its English reading has two spoken parts even though the written name contains only two letters. That makes Io a useful reminder that a tiny spelling does not necessarily produce a single-beat call. For a dog, an owner can choose either the classical story or the astronomy association without needing to invent a translation.
- Origin
- Greek mythological name of uncertain meaning, also used for a moon of Jupiter. Source
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Everyday moments“Io, come here!”
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