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Curious

KYUR-ee-us2 syllables
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Eager to know or learn something. (English)

What does Curious mean?

English: Eager to know or learn something.. Curious describes a state of eagerness to know or learn something, often associated with exploration and discovery.

Is Curious a good dog name?

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

Curious in the Pets in the City community

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

Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Curious Arrives at the Dog Hotel

When Curious checked in, the other dogs said, "Oh boy, will we get to explore the hotel or just end up in a game of fetch? Either way, we can’t wait!"

Like Curious? 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.