Loris — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Loris (LOHR-is), 2 syllables — Latin name meaning 'laurel'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Loris mean?
Modern: Latin name meaning 'laurel'.. Loris is derived from the Latin word 'laurus', meaning 'laurel'. It is often used as a name for both genders.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Loris a good dog name?
Loris has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 2 syllables, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Loris popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Loris in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Loris suit?
It suits any dog — it is used across the board in our community. Owners often pick Loris for its human name, nature feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
What the Playgroup Will Assume About Loris
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other dogs are whispering about Loris, wondering if he’ll be an expert in chewing toys or just another laurel-leaf lover! Either way, toy time is about to get a little greener!
Names similar to Loris
- Afra — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'dust' or 'earth'.
- Ahaan — A name of Indian origin meaning 'dawn' or 'morning'.
- Alok — Sanskrit name meaning 'light' or 'brightness'.
- Amber — Golden fossilised tree resin — warm and glowing.
- Ankur — Of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'sprout' or 'to rise'.
- Ansley — Meaning 'one's own meadow' in Old English.
- Arko — Of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'sun'.
- Arnav — A name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'.
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By the numbers
- 2 syllables — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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