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Karine

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A variant of the name Karen, meaning 'pure'. (French)

What does Karine mean?

French: A variant of the name Karen, meaning 'pure'.. Karine is a variant of the name Karen, which means 'pure'. It is commonly used in French-speaking countries.

Is Karine a good dog name?

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

Karine in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Karine 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 Karine 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 Karine

The other pups are whispering, 'Karine must have a heart as pure as her name! Let’s hope she doesn’t chase after our dreams during nap time!'

Like Karine? 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.