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Cup

kuhp1 syllable
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A small, typically cylindrical container for drinking. (English)

What does Cup mean?

English: A small, typically cylindrical container for drinking.. Cup refers to a small, typically cylindrical container used for drinking beverages. It can also be a playful name for a small dog.

Is Cup a good dog name?

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

Cup in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Cup’s Daycare Verdict

At Pets in the City, the other pups are wagging their tails, wondering how Cup will fit in. "Is he a toy expert or just a little too full of himself?"

Like Cup? 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.