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Lean

LEEN1 syllable
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To incline or bend; also means slim or slender. (English)

What does Lean mean?

English: To incline or bend; also means slim or slender.. The word 'lean' can refer to the action of inclining or bending, and it also describes someone who is slim or slender.

Is Lean a good dog name?

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

Lean in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Lean!

The moment Lean walked into breakfast, every pup perked up! With a name like that, we're all hoping he leans toward sharing the kibble—after all, who wouldn’t want a friend as slim and friendly as he is?

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