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Lupus

LOO-pus2 syllables
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Latin word meaning 'wolf'. (Latin)

What does Lupus mean?

Latin: Latin word meaning 'wolf'.. Lupus is derived from the Latin word for 'wolf', often associated with strength and loyalty.

Is Lupus a good dog name?

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

Lupus in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature
Bold

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Lupus

As the dogs settled for nap time, one whispered, "What do you think Lupus will be like?" Another replied, "With a name like that, I bet he’s an expert in howling at the moon—even when it’s nap time!"

Like Lupus? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.