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Genette

jeh-NET2 syllables
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A diminutive form of the name Genevieve, meaning 'woman of the race.' (Modern)

What does Genette mean?

Modern: A diminutive form of the name Genevieve, meaning 'woman of the race.'. Genette is a diminutive of Genevieve, which has French origins meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe.'

Is Genette a good dog name?

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

Genette in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Elegant

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Genette

The dogs all gathered around, whispering, "Genette sounds fancy! I bet she thinks we’re all just part of her royal entourage!" Just wait till she finds out we only fetch toys!

Like Genette? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.