Lavinia

lah-VIN-ee-ah3 syllables

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Latin name possibly meaning 'purity' or 'woman of Rome'. (Latin)

What does Lavinia mean?

Latin: Latin name possibly meaning 'purity' or 'woman of Rome'.. Lavinia is of Latin origin, possibly derived from the word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash', or it may refer to a woman of Rome in ancient times.

Is Lavinia a good dog name?

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Lavinia in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Lavinia

When Lavinia checked into the Dog Hotel, all the pups whispered, 'I hope she’s not too prim! I can’t handle another guest who only sips water from a crystal bowl!'

Names similar to Lavinia

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