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What does Dibs mean?
English: A term used to claim something as one's own.. Dibs is an informal term used to indicate a claim on something, often used in playful contexts among friends.
Is Dibs a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Dibs in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dibs 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 Dibs suit?
Funny
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Dibs the Claim Jumper
When Dibs checked in, all the other pups whispered, 'I hope we get to claim him as our best friend first!'. Guess he’s not just a name, he’s a friendship goldmine!
Names similar to Dibs
Babie — A term of endearment for a baby or young child.Biff — A slang term often used for a strong, muscular person.Binkie — A playful term often used for a small child or pet.Binnie — A diminutive form of the name 'Bina' or 'Benny'.Birdie — A small bird or a term of endearment.Bix — A short and playful name, often a nickname.Bookie — A playful term for a bookmaker or a book lover.Boomie — Modern invented name with no dictionary meaning.