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Cafuné

kah-foo-NAY2 syllables
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A term meaning 'to caress someone's hair' in Portuguese. (Portuguese)

What does Cafuné mean?

Portuguese: A term meaning 'to caress someone's hair' in Portuguese.. Cafuné is a Portuguese word that describes the act of running one's fingers through someone's hair, often associated with affection and tenderness.

Is Cafuné a good dog name?

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

Cafuné in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Cafuné

When Cafuné joined us, we all thought nap time would just be cuddles and snoozes. Now we're debating if we should call him the ‘Professional Nap Expert’—he makes every blanket look like a cloud!

Like Cafuné? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.