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Cato

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Derived from the Latin word 'catus', meaning 'wise'. (Latin)

What does Cato mean?

Latin: Derived from the Latin word 'catus', meaning 'wise'.. Cato is derived from the Latin word 'catus', meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. It is also associated with the Roman statesman Cato the Elder.

Is Cato a good dog name?

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

Cato in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Cato

When Cato joined our breakfast pack, we all hoped his wisdom included the secret to snagging extra bacon! Turns out, he just knows how to charm the humans into sharing their waffles.

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