All names A–Z

Animal

AN-uh-muhl3 syllables
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Refers to a living organism that feeds on organic matter. (English)

What does Animal mean?

English: Refers to a living organism that feeds on organic matter.. The term 'animal' comes from the Latin 'animalis', meaning 'having breath' or 'soul'.

Is Animal a good dog name?

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

Animal in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Animal

The other pups at the Dog Hotel wondered what to expect from Animal. Would he be a nature enthusiast, or just really into a comfy bed? Either way, they all agreed: he better not forget his ‘paw-sport’ for the night!

Like Animal? 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.