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What does Den mean?
English: A small, cozy shelter or home.. In English, 'den' refers to a small, cozy shelter or home, often used by animals. It can also imply a place of retreat or comfort.
Is Den a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Den in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Den 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 Den suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Welcome, Den!
As the new guest at the Dog Hotel, we’re all curious about Den. Will he be the kind of pup who makes cozy doggie nests or just hogs all the blankets?
Names similar to Den
Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.Abbe — French word for 'abbot', a title for a religious leader.Ahn — Means 'peace' or 'calm' in Vietnamese.Ainslee — A variant of Ainsley, meaning 'one's own meadow'.Alf — Of Old English origin, meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being'.Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".Amr — Means 'long-lived' or 'prosperous' in Arabic.Andrae — A variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.