Independence

in-deh-PEN-dens4 syllables

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The state of being free from outside control. (Modern)

What does Independence mean?

Modern: The state of being free from outside control.. Independence refers to the condition of being free from the control of others, often associated with freedom and autonomy.

Is Independence a good dog name?

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

Independence in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Finding Freedom

When Independence showed up for toy time, the other pups couldn’t help but wonder if she’d turn playtime into a one-dog show—bringing in her own toys and declaring them ‘off-limits’!

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