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Jolly

JOL-ee2 syllables
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An English word meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful'. (English)

What does Jolly mean?

English: An English word meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful'.. Jolly is an English word that means 'happy' or 'cheerful', often used as a name for pets.

Is Jolly a good dog name?

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

Jolly in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Jolly’s Dog Hotel Reputation

The dogs at Pets in the City are excited about Jolly joining for toy time. They say, if he’s jolly, he must have a toy that squeaks with laughter!

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