All names A–Z

Honest

ON-ist2 syllables
Not yet rated

Truthful and sincere in speech or action. (Modern)

What does Honest mean?

Modern: Truthful and sincere in speech or action.. Honest is an English word that describes someone who is truthful and sincere. It is not a traditional name but can be used in a playful context.

Is Honest a good dog name?

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

Honest in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

A New Sort of Honesty

As the other dogs watched, they whispered, "If Honest is here to check us in, we better check our bags!" Their tails wagged, thinking, 'Will we be getting a fair review or a real surprise?'

Like Honest? 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.