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Dr

DEE-ar1 syllable
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An abbreviation for 'Doctor', a title for a medical professional. (Modern)

What does Dr mean?

Modern: An abbreviation for 'Doctor', a title for a medical professional.. Dr is an abbreviation for 'Doctor', a title used for someone who has earned a doctorate, especially in medicine.

Is Dr a good dog name?

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

Dr in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Dr

When Dr. walks into the playgroup, all the pups gather around, wondering if he’s here to give a lecture on the finer points of chasing tails or just to share his secrets to a well-groomed coat!

Like Dr? 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.