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Egbert

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Old English name meaning 'bright sword'. (Modern)

What does Egbert mean?

Modern: Old English name meaning 'bright sword'.. Egbert is derived from Old English elements meaning 'sword' and 'bright'.

Is Egbert a good dog name?

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

Egbert in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Egbert’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When we heard Egbert was checking in, we thought he'd be a shiny knight, but he just shows up with a cozy blanket and the vague scent of cheese! I guess a bright sword is all in his charm!

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