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Liz

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A diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'. (Modern)

What does Liz mean?

Modern: A diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.. Liz is commonly used as a short form of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins and signifies a promise to God.

Is Liz a good dog name?

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

Liz in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Liz Arrives at Check-In

During naptime, the dogs whispered, "I bet Liz will make the best nap buddy, she’s probably got an oath to keep us cozy!"

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Naming a new puppy?

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