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Kinder

KIN-der2 syllables
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Means 'children' in German. (German)

What does Kinder mean?

German: Means 'children' in German.. The word 'kinder' translates to 'children' in German, often used to denote something gentle or caring.

Is Kinder a good dog name?

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

Kinder in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Gentle

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Wonders of Kinder

When Kinder checked in, the other dogs whispered, 'What do you think he’ll be like? A gentle giant or just a big cuddle bug?' Either way, we're ready for some heartfelt playtime!

Like Kinder? 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.