Awesum — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Awesum (AW-sum), 3 syllables — A playful spelling of 'awesome'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
Last updated:
What does Awesum mean?
Modern: A playful spelling of 'awesome'..
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Awesum a good dog name?
Awesum has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Awesum popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Awesum in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Awesum suit?
It suits any dog — it is used across the board in our community. Owners often pick Awesum for its funny, wonderfully unusual feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Awesum Arrives at Check-In
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
As the pack settles in for nap time, one pup whispers, "I can't wait to meet Awesum! Do you think they'll be as awesome as their name, or just sleep like the rest of us?"
Names similar to Awesum
- Battle-Cat — A character from the animated series 'He-Man'.
- Bearwrington — A playful combination of 'bear' and a common surname ending.
- Beetlejuice — A character from the film 'Beetlejuice'.
- Billiemapl — A playful combination of 'Billie' and 'maple'.
- Briciola — Means 'crumb' in Italian, often used affectionately.
- Calico — A type of fabric or a pattern, often used to describe cats.
- Cepillin — A character from a popular children's show in Mexico.
- Chalupa — A type of Mexican food, a folded tortilla filled with various ingredients.
Collections featuring Awesum
See all curated collections.
Like Awesum? Find names that fit your dog
The Dog Name Matchmaker learns your taste and picks eight names that suit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.
Naming a new puppy?
A great name is step one. Step two is a great start: our force-free puppy training classes build confidence and recall (that new name gets a workout). New to Pets In The City? Register your dog for a temperament assessment and meet the pack.
By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
Find names like Awesum Browse all names A–Z
Our Services
Our 5 Auckland Locations
About & Help
Pets In The City — Auckland's premier pet care since 2006, with 5 Auckland locations open 7 days. Email hello@petsinthecity.co.nz.