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Bas

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A short form of the name 'Sebastian', meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. (Modern)

What does Bas mean?

Modern: A short form of the name 'Sebastian', meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'..

Is Bas a good dog name?

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

Bas in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Bas the Toy Expert

When Bas arrived at the Dog Hotel, everyone wondered, is it true what they say? That he only plays with the toys that are "venerable"? Turns out he just prefers the squeakiest ones!

Like Bas? 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.