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Boland

BOH-land2 syllables
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A surname of Irish origin, meaning 'descendant of the servant of the saint'. (Human)

What does Boland mean?

Human: A surname of Irish origin, meaning 'descendant of the servant of the saint'.. Boland is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Maolmhuire', meaning 'descendant of the servant of the saint'.

Is Boland a good dog name?

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

Boland in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Boland

When Boland arrived at daycare, we all wondered if he’d bring a touch of Irish royalty with him. Turns out, he just brought a grand reputation for being the best snuggler!

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