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What does Defiance mean?
Modern: Meaning 'refusal to obey' or 'bold resistance'.. Defiance is an English word meaning 'refusal to obey' or 'bold resistance', often associated with strength and courage.
Is Defiance a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Defiance in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Defiance 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 Defiance suit?
Modern
Bold
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Defiance’s Dog Hotel Reputation
As Defiance walked in, the other dogs whispered, 'Do you think he’ll challenge the rules of the dog hotel, or just the limits of our snack stash?'
Names similar to Defiance
Ashur — Meaning 'the one who is strong' in Assyrian.Blackfyre — A name associated with a dragon from 'Game of Thrones'.Brazen — Bold and without shame; audacious.Bullitt — Derived from the word 'bullet', suggesting speed.Daegan — Irish origin meaning 'little fire'.Dagger — A short knife with a pointed and edged blade.Fuego — Spanish for 'fire'.Hazard — A term for danger or risk.