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Huw

HEW1 syllable
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Means 'heart' or 'mind'. (Welsh)

What does Huw mean?

Welsh: Means 'heart' or 'mind'.. Huw is a traditional Welsh name that signifies emotional depth and intelligence.

Is Huw a good dog name?

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

Huw in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Huw

As Huw settles in at toy time, the other dogs whisper, "Did you hear he’s named ‘Heart’? I guess he’ll be the one who always fetches the love, not just the ball!"

Like Huw? 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.