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Hock

HAWK1 syllable
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Means 'hook' in Old English. (Old English)

What does Hock mean?

Old English: Means 'hook' in Old English.. Hock is derived from Old English, meaning 'hook', and can refer to a bend or curve, often used in various contexts.

Is Hock a good dog name?

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

Hock in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Hock!

The toys are in for a surprise with Hock joining us! With a name like that, we all think he’ll be the one to really ‘hock’ it to his pals!

Like Hock? 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.