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Faust

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Derived from the German word for 'fist'. (German)

What does Faust mean?

German: Derived from the German word for 'fist'.. The name Faust comes from the German word 'faust', meaning 'fist'. It is often associated with the legend of Faust, a character who makes a pact with the devil.

Is Faust a good dog name?

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

Faust in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Faust’s Daycare Verdict

The other pups are nervous about sharing a room with Faust. They say with a name like that, he must have his paw in the finest doggy adventures and be ready to throw a fistful of fun at playtime!

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