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Hawk

HAWK1 syllable
Excellent to call

Sharp-eyed and swift. (English)

What does Hawk mean?

English: Sharp-eyed and swift..

Is Hawk a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Hawk in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature
Crisp sound
One syllable

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Hawk!

As the other pups gather for toy time, one whispers, "Did you hear about the new guy, Hawk? They say he can spot a toy from across the yard in a blink!" Another adds, "Great, more competition!"

Like Hawk? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

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