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Lim

LIM1 syllable
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Of Chinese origin, meaning 'forest' or 'wood'. (Modern)

What does Lim mean?

Modern: Of Chinese origin, meaning 'forest' or 'wood'.. Lim is of Chinese origin, meaning 'forest' or 'wood'. It is a common surname and can also be used as a given name.

Is Lim a good dog name?

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

Lim in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What Will Lim Be Like?

As the breakfast crew gathers, one dog whispers, "I hear Lim's a mastermind. Just look at that innocent face—plotting the perfect pancake heist, or just planning to charm us all?"

Like Lim? 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.