Cardigan

KAR-di-gan3 syllables

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Refers to a type of knitted garment. (English)

What does Cardigan mean?

English: Refers to a type of knitted garment.. Cardigan refers to a type of knitted garment, typically a sweater that opens in the front, named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan.

Is Cardigan a good dog name?

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Cardigan in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Cardigan!

The other dogs were wondering what Cardigan would bring to our overnight stay. "I bet he’s going to knit us the coziest cuddle blankets ever!" one joked. "Or at least a stylish chew toy!"

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