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Horatio

ho-RAY-shee-oh3 syllables
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A name meaning 'timekeeper' in Latin. (Latin)

What does Horatio mean?

Latin: A name meaning 'timekeeper' in Latin.. Horatio is of Latin origin, meaning 'timekeeper'. It is often associated with wisdom and reflection.

Is Horatio a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Horatio in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Horatio’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As Horatio settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, "Finally, a pup who will keep time. We can schedule our dream-chasing adventures!"

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