All names A–Z

Friar

FRY-er1 syllable
Not yet rated

A member of a religious order, often associated with preaching. (English)

What does Friar mean?

English: A member of a religious order, often associated with preaching.. Friar refers to a member of certain religious orders, particularly in Christianity, who is often involved in preaching and community service.

Is Friar a good dog name?

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

Friar in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Friar!

When Friar checked in, all the pups whispered, "I hope he preaches the good news of belly rubs!" Looks like we’ve got a new monk of mischief!

Like Friar? 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.