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Aidan

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An Irish name meaning 'little fire'. (Modern)

What does Aidan mean?

Modern: An Irish name meaning 'little fire'.. Aidan is of Irish origin, derived from the name Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'.

Is Aidan a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Aidan in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Aidan 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 Aidan suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Naptime with Aidan

As Aidan settles in for a snooze, the other pups whisper, 'He must be a real expert—I've never seen someone nap with such... Aidan-telligence!'

Like Aidan? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.