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Amos

AY-mos2 syllables
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A Hebrew name meaning 'carried by God'. (Hebrew)

What does Amos mean?

Hebrew: A Hebrew name meaning 'carried by God'.. Amos is a Hebrew name that means 'carried by God' or 'borne by God'. It is also the name of a prophet in the Old Testament.

Is Amos a good dog name?

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

Amos in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Amos

When Amos arrived, the pups wondered if they'd need to share their dreams. "Will he nap with us or float above, carried by God?" Who knew a newcomer could raise such heavenly debates during nap time!

Like Amos? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

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.