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Handsome

HAN-sum2 syllables
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Attractive or good-looking. (English)

What does Handsome mean?

English: Attractive or good-looking.. The word 'handsome' originates from the Old English 'handsum', meaning 'easy to handle' or 'convenient'. It is commonly used to describe someone who is good-looking, particularly in reference to men.

Is Handsome a good dog name?

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

Handsome in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name
Elegant

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Handsome’s Daycare Verdict

When Handsome walks in, I hope he’s prepared! With that name, he might just steal all the hearts and the best sunbathing spots at check-in!

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