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Downy

DOWN-ee2 syllables
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Soft and fluffy, often used to describe feathers. (English)

What does Downy mean?

English: Soft and fluffy, often used to describe feathers.. Downy refers to something that is soft and fluffy, often used to describe feathers or soft fabrics.

Is Downy a good dog name?

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

Downy in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Soft sound

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome Downy!

As soon as we heard Downy was joining, we all got a little fluffier! I mean, who wouldn’t want a soft buddy around to share all the cuddles?

Like Downy? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.