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Anake

AH-nah-keh2 syllables
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Māori name meaning 'the one who is loved'. (Cultural)

What does Anake mean?

Cultural: Māori name meaning 'the one who is loved'.. Anake is a Māori name meaning 'the one who is loved', carrying cultural significance in New Zealand.

Is Anake a good dog name?

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

Anake in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Anake’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As the dogs settled in for nap time, Benny whispered, "I hope Anake knows how to differentiate between a puppy puddle and a soothing nap cloud!" The room erupted in gentle snickers, all too eager for a cozy snooze.

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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.