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Barkus

BAR-kus2 syllables
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A playful name derived from 'bark', the sound dogs make. (Modern)

What does Barkus mean?

Modern: A playful name derived from 'bark', the sound dogs make.. Barkus is a playful take on the word 'bark', often used humorously for dogs. It evokes the sound they make.

Is Barkus a good dog name?

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

Barkus in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Barkus on Nap Time

As Barkus settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, 'I hope he dreams of chasing barks instead of barking at dreams!'

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