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Chum

CHUM1 syllable
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A close friend or companion. (English)

What does Chum mean?

English: A close friend or companion.. Chum is an English word that refers to a close friend or companion, often used in a casual context.

Is Chum a good dog name?

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

Chum in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

A New Friend Named Chum

When Chum walked into the toy time area, the other pups whispered, "Finally, someone to share our *chum* and play!" I guess it’s true—this playdate just got a whole lot more fun!

Like Chum? 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.