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Genesis

JEN-uh-sis3 syllables
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Greek word meaning 'origin' or 'birth'. (Greek)

What does Genesis mean?

Greek: Greek word meaning 'origin' or 'birth'.. Genesis comes from the Greek word 'genesis', meaning 'origin' or 'birth', often used to denote beginnings.

Is Genesis a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Genesis in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Mysterious Genesis

The other pups think Genesis must be some kind of legendary creature. I mean, with a name like that, they half expect her to arrive with puppies from the beginning of time!

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