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Keef

KEEF1 syllable
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An Anglicized form of 'Caomh', meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'. (Irish)

What does Keef mean?

Irish: An Anglicized form of 'Caomh', meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'.. Keef is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caomh, which means 'gentle' or 'kind'. It is often used as a nickname.

Is Keef a good dog name?

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

Keef in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Keef Arrives at Check-In

The other pups are wondering what Keef will be like. With a name meaning ‘gentle’, they say, ‘I hope he brings kindness to the pack! Or at least shares his toys!’

Like Keef? 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.