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Compadre

kom-PAH-dray2 syllables
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Spanish for 'friend' or 'buddy'. (Spanish)

What does Compadre mean?

Spanish: Spanish for 'friend' or 'buddy'.. The word 'compadre' comes from Spanish, meaning 'friend' or 'buddy', often used to denote a close relationship.

Is Compadre a good dog name?

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

Compadre in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Compadre

At daycare, the other dogs are buzzing, "If Compadre’s the new toy expert, does that mean we have to share our squeaky buddies… or just find new ways to negotiate?"

Like Compadre? 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.