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Boy

BOY1 syllable
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A young male human or animal. (Modern)

What does Boy mean?

Modern: A young male human or animal.. The term 'Boy' refers to a young male human or animal, often used affectionately for pets.

Is Boy a good dog name?

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

Boy in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Boy

The other dogs at breakfast were wagging their tails, wondering what Boy would think of kibble. One said, "I bet he’s strategizing on how to make it a gourmet meal!"

Like Boy? 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.