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Cullen

KUL-in2 syllables
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Means 'handsome' or 'good-looking' in Irish. (Irish)

What does Cullen mean?

Irish: Means 'handsome' or 'good-looking' in Irish.. Cullen is of Irish origin, derived from the word 'cuilinn', meaning 'handsome' or 'good-looking'.

Is Cullen a good dog name?

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

Cullen in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Cullen's Arrival

When we heard Cullen was joining us, we all started fluffing our fur. I mean, how do you impress a dog named 'handsome'? I’m just hoping he doesn’t make me look too scruffy!

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