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Annis

AN-iss2 syllables
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Variant of Agnes, meaning 'pure'. (Modern)

What does Annis mean?

Modern: Variant of Agnes, meaning 'pure'.. Annis is a variant of Agnes, which is of Greek origin meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.

Is Annis a good dog name?

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

Annis in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Annis

The dogs at the Dog Hotel are buzzing about Annis. They’re worried she might win 'Best in Show' for purity, but really, they just want to know if she has a secret squeaky toy stash!

Like Annis? 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.