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Algernon

AL-jer-non3 syllables
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A name of French origin meaning 'with a mustache'. (Modern)

What does Algernon mean?

Modern: A name of French origin meaning 'with a mustache'.. Algernon is derived from the Old French 'algernon', meaning 'with a mustache', often associated with nobility.

Is Algernon a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Algernon in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Enigma of Algernon

As the toys rolled in for playtime, the other pups whispered, "Algernon is here. I hope he’s not one of those mysterious types who only plays chess!"

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