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Doona

DOO-nah2 syllables
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An Irish name meaning 'dark' or 'sorrow'. (Irish)

What does Doona mean?

Irish: An Irish name meaning 'dark' or 'sorrow'.. Doona is an Irish name that can mean 'dark' or 'sorrow', derived from the Gaelic word 'donn'.

Is Doona a good dog name?

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

Doona in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Mystery of Doona

As the toys whirled around at toy time, one pup whispered, "I heard Doona's coming. Do you think she’s going to be dark and mysterious?" Another replied, "Nah, she’s probably just a cuddly cloud in disguise!"

Like Doona? 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.