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Bodach

BOH-dahk2 syllables
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A Scottish term meaning 'old man' or 'grandfather'. (Scottish)

What does Bodach mean?

Scottish: A Scottish term meaning 'old man' or 'grandfather'..

Is Bodach a good dog name?

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

Bodach in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Bodach's Breakfast Bash

When Bodach the newcomer arrives at breakfast, the other dogs whisper, "Is he here to share wisdom or just make sure we don’t eat too fast?" Either way, I hope he brought extra kibble for the grandkids!

Like Bodach? 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.