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Batten

BAT-en2 syllables
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A term for a strip of wood used in construction. (Modern)

What does Batten mean?

Modern: A term for a strip of wood used in construction.. Batten refers to a strip of wood used in construction, often for roofing or siding.

Is Batten a good dog name?

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

Batten in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Batten

As we gathered for breakfast, I knew Batten would have a perfect schedule for our morning. He's always so well-organized! I heard he even includes time slots for belly rubs and tail wags. Who's ready for a tight agenda?

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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.