All names A–Z

Erwin

ER-win2 syllables
Not yet rated

Erwin means 'noble friend' in Old English. (Modern)

What does Erwin mean?

Modern: Erwin means 'noble friend' in Old English.. Erwin is of Old English origin, meaning 'noble friend' or 'army friend'. It has been used as a given name in various cultures.

Is Erwin a good dog name?

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

Erwin in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Erwin

As Erwin trots into the playgroup, the other pups whisper, "Finally, a noble friend has arrived! I hope he’s not just sniffing out the competition for our best belly rubs!"

Like Erwin? 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.