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What does Anise mean?
Modern: A spice with a sweet, aromatic flavor.. Anise refers to a spice that has a sweet, aromatic flavor, commonly used in cooking and baking.
Is Anise a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Anise in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Anise 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 Anise suit?
Food-inspired
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Anise's Arrival
The other pups are buzzing about Anise joining us. They reckon with a name like that, she must have a scent for adventure! Let's hope she doesn't spice things up too much overnight!
Names similar to Anise
Acai — A fruit from the acai palm tree, popular in health foods.Aioli — A garlic and olive oil sauce in French cuisine.Aji — Means 'taste' or 'flavor' in Japanese.Almond — A type of nut known for its health benefits.Aloo — Hindi word for 'potato'.Amai — To be sweet or delicious.Anko — A name of Japanese origin meaning 'red bean paste'.Annise — Variant of Anise, a spice name