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What does Cannon mean?
English: A large gun. Cannon refers to a large gun, typically mounted on a carriage, used in warfare.
Is Cannon a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Cannon in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Cannon 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 Cannon suit?
Classic
Bold
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Cannon's Breakfast Strategy
As the other pups gathered for breakfast, they whispered, 'Cannon's here! Do you think he’s a cannonball of energy or just shoots straight to the food? Either way, I bet he’s aiming for the top bowl!'
Names similar to Cannon
Addo — To be strong or brave.Bronik — Slavic name meaning 'armor' or 'protection'.Conlan — Means 'strong' or 'hero' in Irish.Crixus — A name of a famous gladiator in ancient Rome.Denzel — Welsh name meaning 'from the high stronghold'.Derren — Of Irish origin meaning 'great'.Deward — Meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'.Dustan — Derived from Old English meaning 'brave warrior'.