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Artos

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A name of Celtic origin meaning 'bear'. (Modern)

What does Artos mean?

Modern: A name of Celtic origin meaning 'bear'.. Artos is a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'bear.' It is often associated with strength and bravery.

Is Artos a good dog name?

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

Artos in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Artos

When Artos arrives, all the pups whisper, "Do you think he'll hibernate through naptime or just dream of great adventures?"

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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.