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Grillo

GREE-loh2 syllables
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Italian word for 'cricket', also a surname. (Modern)

What does Grillo mean?

Modern: Italian word for 'cricket', also a surname.. Grillo is an Italian word meaning 'cricket', and it can also be a surname in Italian-speaking regions.

Is Grillo a good dog name?

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

Grillo in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Grillo Arrives at Check-In

As Grillo joined us for toy time, one pup whispered, "Do you think he'll be as jumpy as his name sounds?" Another replied, "Only if he’s got some serious bounciness to share!"

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