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Cala

KAH-lah2 syllables
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Spanish word for 'cove' or 'bay'. (Spanish)

What does Cala mean?

Spanish: Spanish word for 'cove' or 'bay'.. Cala is a Spanish word that translates to 'cove' or 'bay', often used in place names in coastal areas.

Is Cala a good dog name?

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

Cala in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature
Place

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Cala's Fame

When Cala joined us at toy time, we all thought she might be a famous pup! Turns out she just has a knack for finding the squeakiest toys and posing like a star!

Like Cala? 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.