Calico

KAL-i-koh3 syllables

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A type of fabric or a pattern, often used to describe cats. (Modern)

What does Calico mean?

Modern: A type of fabric or a pattern, often used to describe cats..

Is Calico a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Calico in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome to the Pack, Calico!

The other pups in the playgroup were curious about Calico. 'What do you think she'll be like? A fabric pattern or just a fluffy ball of fun?' 'I hope she’s both—soft and ready to roll!',' they wagged, tails in sync.

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