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Folly

FOL-ee2 syllables
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A lack of good sense or foolishness. (English)

What does Folly mean?

English: A lack of good sense or foolishness.. The term 'folly' refers to a lack of good sense or foolishness, often used to describe a foolish act or idea.

Is Folly a good dog name?

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

Folly in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Folly!

The other pups at check-in were wagging tails, thinking, "If Folly’s here, we’re in for some goofy fun!" Just make sure to keep the toys in check—who knows what silliness will unfold!

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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.