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Alejandro

ah-le-HAHN-droh4 syllables
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A Spanish name meaning 'defender of mankind'. (Modern)

What does Alejandro mean?

Modern: A Spanish name meaning 'defender of mankind'.. Alejandro is a Spanish variant of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

Is Alejandro a good dog name?

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Alejandro in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Alejandro

As we set up for breakfast, I can't help but wonder if Alejandro will try to organize the whole meal! I mean, with a name like 'defender of mankind,' I bet he’ll be the one making sure we all get enough kibble!

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