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Imp

IMP1 syllable
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A mischievous child or creature. (Modern)

What does Imp mean?

Modern: A mischievous child or creature.. The word 'imp' refers to a small, mischievous devil or sprite, often depicted as playful or naughty.

Is Imp a good dog name?

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

Imp in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Imp’s Daycare Verdict

When we heard Imp was joining, we thought, 'Great! A toy expert!' But now we’re just hoping he doesn’t mix the squeaky toys with the tug ropes for his next great 'experiment.'

Like Imp? 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.