Most Popular Dog Names in Auckland
The names we hear most across the Pets in the City community — real popularity from thousands of Auckland dogs, not a guess. If you want a name everyone recognises, start here.
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The names
- Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".
- Archie — A friendly form of Archibald, "genuinely bold".
- Bailey — An old word for a castle wall; also "bailiff".
- Bella — Means "beautiful" — a warm, timeless favourite.
- Buddy — Literally "friend" — the classic companion's name.
- Charlie — A friendly form of Charles, meaning "free man".
- Coco — A playful name with chocolate and Coco Chanel associations.
- Daisy — The cheerful white-and-yellow flower; from Old English "day's eye".
- Frankie — A friendly form of Frank, "free one".
- George — Means "farmer, earth-worker" — solid and kind.
- Harry — A friendly form of Henry, "home ruler".
- Leo — Means "lion".
- Lily — The elegant flower, a symbol of purity.
- Lola — A lively pet form of Dolores.
- Louie — A relaxed form of Louis, "famous warrior".
- Lucy — From Lucia, meaning "light".
- Luna — The Latin word for the moon.
- Max — Short for Maximilian, meaning "greatest".
- Millie — A friendly short form of Millicent or Amelia.
- Milo — An old name linked to mildness and soldierly calm.
- Molly — A friendly pet form of Mary, long loved as a dog name.
- Ollie — A cheerful short form of Oliver, from the olive tree.
- Oscar — Means "deer friend" in old Irish legend.
- Poppy — The bright red wildflower.
- Rocky — Solid as stone, with famous boxing spirit.
- Rosie — A cheerful pet form of Rose.
- Ruby — The deep-red gemstone; from ruber, "red".
- Teddy — A cuddly form of Theodore, "gift of God".
- Toby — From Tobias, meaning "God is good".
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- Popularity data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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