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Lion

LY-uhn1 syllable
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Common name for the large wild cat. (English)

What does Lion mean?

English: Common name for the large wild cat.. Lion refers to the large wild cat known for its strength and pride, often symbolizing bravery and courage.

Is Lion a good dog name?

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

Lion in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual
Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Lion!

As Lion checks into the Dog Hotel, the other pups whisper, "Do you think he’ll roar at us or just nap like the big cat he is?" Either way, I hear he has a heart of gold!

Like Lion? 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.