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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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  • 29 verified names in this collection
  • Every meaning and pronunciation checked by our editors
  • Popularity data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres

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