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Earl Grey

ERL-GRAY2 syllables
Nickname recommended

The bergamot tea — distinguished for grey coats. (English)

What does Earl Grey mean?

English: The bergamot tea — distinguished for grey coats..

Is Earl Grey a good dog name?

Nickname recommended. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Earl Grey in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Earl Grey 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 Earl Grey suit?

Funny
Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Earl Grey Arrives at Check-In

When Earl Grey joined us at toy time, we all wondered if he’d be a sophisticated tea snob. Turns out, he just prefers his toys steeped in just the right amount of slobber!

Collections featuring Earl Grey

Like Earl Grey? 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.