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Eddie

ED-ee1 syllable
Excellent to call

A friendly form of Edward; Frasier's famous terrier. (English)

What does Eddie mean?

English: A friendly form of Edward; Frasier's famous terrier..

Is Eddie a good dog name?

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

Eddie in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #75 all-time — about 1.6 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (54 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Eddie suit?

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Eddie the Friend Magnet

I hear Eddie's joining us for breakfast! Do you think he’ll be sharing his kibble or just making friends with his irresistible charm? Either way, I’m ready to snag a seat next to him!

Like Eddie? 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.