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Drake

DRAYK1 syllable
Excellent to call

A male duck; also an old word for dragon. (English)

What does Drake mean?

English: A male duck; also an old word for dragon..

Is Drake a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Drake in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Adventurous
Bold

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Drake’s Dog Hotel Reputation

The other dogs at the Dog Hotel are excited about Drake. ‘Do you think he’ll be an adventurous duck or a daring dragon? Either way, it sounds like a tail-wagging time!’

Collections featuring Drake

Like Drake? 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.