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Coy

KOY1 syllable
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Means 'shy' or 'modest' in English. (English)

What does Coy mean?

English: Means 'shy' or 'modest' in English.. Coy is an English word meaning 'shy' or 'modest', often used to describe a playful or teasing demeanor.

Is Coy a good dog name?

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

Coy in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Coy Arrives at Check-In

When Coy checked into the Dog Hotel, we thought we’d have a shy newcomer. But turns out, he’s just a master of stealth! I mean, he hides so well, even the humans need a map to find him!

Like Coy? 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.