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Gershom

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A Hebrew name meaning 'a stranger there'. (Modern)

What does Gershom mean?

Modern: A Hebrew name meaning 'a stranger there'.. Gershom is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'a stranger there', often associated with the biblical figure Moses' son.

Is Gershom a good dog name?

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

Gershom in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Gershom's Arrival

As the other pups snuggled in for nap time, one whispered, "I hear Gershom just joined us. I can’t wait to meet the stranger in our midst! Wonder if he’ll naptalk like a pro!"

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