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What does Dobbs mean?
English: A diminutive form of the name 'Robert'.. Dobbs is often used as a diminutive or nickname for Robert, which means 'bright fame' in Old German.
Is Dobbs a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Dobbs in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dobbs 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 Dobbs suit?
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Welcome, Dobbs!
The other dogs whispered, 'I heard Dobbs is so mysterious, he once dug a hole to the other side of the world! Guess we’ll just stick to the hotel.'
Names similar to Dobbs
Adrie — A diminutive form of the name Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria'.Algie — Diminutive of 'Algernon', meaning 'with a mustache'.Ammie — A diminutive form of the name Amanda or Amelie.Andie — A diminutive form of the name Andrew or Andrea.Angie — Diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger'.Artie — Noble or courageousArvie — A diminutive form of the name Arvin.Audie — A diminutive form of the name Audrey or a standalone name meaning 'noble strength'.