# God of War Creator Reveals Pizza Joke That Changed Kratos' Name

> God of War creator David Jaffe explains how Domino's Pizza jokes led to Kratos' name being abandoned.
- Title: God of War Creator Reveals Pizza Joke That Changed Kratos'…
- Summary: God of War creator David Jaffe explains how Domino's Pizza jokes led to Kratos' name being abandoned. God of War creator David Jaffe revealed that Domino's…
- Keywords: david jaffe, god of war, kratos, domino's pizza, norse mythology, god of war laufey, february 16 2027, gaming, culture, God, War, Creator
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/god-of-war-kratos-original-name-abandoned-pizza-joke
- Author: Elijah Gonzalez
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:22:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david jaffe, god of war, kratos, domino's pizza, norse mythology, god of war laufey, february 16 2027, gaming, culture
## Kratos' Original Name
God of War creator David Jaffe revealed Kratos was originally named Dominus.

> Dominus sounded brutal, and violent, and dominant
## Pizza Jokes Changed Name
Studio members made Domino's Pizza jokes after 50 times saying Dominus.

> 30 minutes or free
## Name Selection Process
Jaffe reviewed Greek names but missed Kratos on the list.

> I guess it goes to show you how much of success in games is just luck and timing
## Kratos' Meaning
Kratos means power or strength in Ancient Greek.

> In Ancient Greek, kratos means "power" or "strength"
## Next God of War Game
God of War: Laufey releases February 16 2027 with Faye as protagonist.

> It’s set to release on Feb. 16, 2027
## Key takeaway

God of War creator David Jaffe revealed that Domino's Pizza jokes caused him to abandon the name Dominus for Kratos.