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What does Able mean?
Modern: Meaning 'capable' or 'able' in English.. Able is an English word meaning 'capable' or 'competent', often used as a name.
Is Able a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Able in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Able 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 Able suit?
Modern
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Able’s Daycare Verdict
When Able checked in, all the pups started wagging their tails. They said, "With a name like that, he must be the best at making friends!" Guess they’re ready for a whole pack of playmates!
Names similar to Able
Artyom — A Russian name meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.Ashtyn — A modern variant of Ashton, meaning 'ash tree town'.Branko — Slavic origin meaning 'white' or 'fair'.Deseree — Variant of Desiree, meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'.Emmarie — Modern name possibly derived from 'Emma'.Genki — Japanese word meaning 'energetic' or 'healthy'.Humphrey — Of Old German origin, meaning 'peaceful warrior'.Hurshel — A variant of Herschel, meaning deer or stag.