What does Abel mean?
Hebrew: A Hebrew name meaning 'breath' or 'vapor'.. Abel is derived from the Hebrew word 'hevel', meaning 'breath' or 'vapor', often associated with the biblical figure.
Is Abel a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Abel in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Abel in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Abel suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Newcomer Alert: Abel!
As breakfast time rolls around, the dogs whisper, "I hear Abel’s so friendly, he could make a loaf of bread blush!" Can’t wait to see him rise to the occasion!