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Clark

KLARK1 syllable
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Of English origin meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar'. (Human)

What does Clark mean?

Human: Of English origin meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar'.. Clark is derived from the Old English word 'clerc', meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar', often associated with learned individuals.

Is Clark a good dog name?

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

Clark in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Clark Arrives at Check-In

When Clark the newcomer arrived at the Dog Hotel, we all wondered if he’d come to teach us to read or just to find the best sunbeam for a nap!

Like Clark? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.