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Kemp

KEMP1 syllable
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Old English name meaning 'warrior'. (Old English)

What does Kemp mean?

Old English: Old English name meaning 'warrior'.. Kemp is derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'champion'. It has historical roots in English culture.

Is Kemp a good dog name?

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

Kemp in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kemp's Arrival

As Kemp walks into the daycare, the other dogs whisper, "I hope he’s not wearing a battle harness! We know how strategic a warrior can be when it comes to choosing the best napping spot!"

Like Kemp? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.