All names A–Z
What does Gru mean?
Modern: A character from the 'Despicable Me' franchise..
Is Gru a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Gru in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Gru 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 Gru suit?
Funny
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Introducing Gru!
As Gru joins us for nap time, the other pups whisper, 'With a name like Gru, he's gotta be a pro at taking snoozes. Watch out for that signature nap slouch!'
Names similar to Gru
Auzzie — A colloquial term for an Australian.Azzie — Modern invented name with no established meaning.Babie — A term of endearment for a baby or young child.Bad — Means 'not good' in English.Bae — Slang term of endearment, meaning 'before anyone else'.Bail — To remove water from a boat or to secure release from custody.Ball — Round object used in games and sports.Bam — A sound often used to express impact or surprise.