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Cruella

kroo-EL-ah2 syllables
Not yet rated

A character name from Disney's '101 Dalmatians'. (Fictional)

What does Cruella mean?

Fictional: A character name from Disney's '101 Dalmatians'.. Cruella de Vil is a fictional character from Disney's '101 Dalmatians', known for her obsession with fur and her villainous traits.

Is Cruella a good dog name?

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

Cruella in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Cruella

The moment Cruella trots in, every dog glances at each other. "Do you think she plans on stealing our hearts or just our toys?"

Like Cruella? 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.