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Kim

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A short form of Kimberly, meaning 'from the meadow'. (English)

What does Kim mean?

English: A short form of Kimberly, meaning 'from the meadow'.. Kim is often a diminutive of the name Kimberly, which means 'from the meadow' in Old English. It is commonly used as a unisex name.

Is Kim a good dog name?

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

Kim in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kim Comes to Stay

When Kim arrived at the Dog Hotel, the others whispered, 'If she’s a toy expert, we might just find the squeakiest one in town!' Who knew playtime could come with a side of expert advice?

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Naming a new puppy?

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