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Goya

GOY-ah1 syllable
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Spanish word meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to delight'. (Modern)

What does Goya mean?

Modern: Spanish word meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to delight'.. Goya is a Spanish word that translates to 'to enjoy' or 'to delight', often associated with pleasure.

Is Goya a good dog name?

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

Goya in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Goya

As Goya checks in, the other pups whisper, "I hope this new dog knows how to enjoy a game of fetch! Or will we be delighting in his master plan for a nap instead?"

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A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.