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Farris

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Derived from the surname meaning 'ironworker'. (Modern)

What does Farris mean?

Modern: Derived from the surname meaning 'ironworker'.. Farris is derived from an English surname that means 'ironworker' or 'smith'.

Is Farris a good dog name?

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

Farris in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Farris the Socialite

When Farris joined the Dog Hotel, we all wondered if he was named for his stylish flair. Turns out, he just carries a fabulous bedazzled collar everywhere he goes—talk about a true canine fashionista!

Like Farris? 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.