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Bodie

BO-dee2 syllables
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Derived from the Scottish surname meaning 'shelter'. (Modern)

What does Bodie mean?

Modern: Derived from the Scottish surname meaning 'shelter'.. Bodie is derived from the Scottish surname 'Bodach', which means 'shelter' or 'dwelling'.

Is Bodie a good dog name?

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

Bodie in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #118 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (10 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Bodie suit?

Modern

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Who’s Bodie?

The other pups were curious about Bodie the moment he checked in. "I hear he's a bit of a mystery! Maybe he's a secret agent or an undercover couch potato!"

Like Bodie? 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.