What does Mal mean?
Modern: Short form of Malcolm or a standalone name meaning 'dark'.. Mal is often used as a diminutive of Malcolm, which means 'devotee of Saint Columba'. It can also mean 'dark' in some contexts.
Is Mal a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Mal in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mal 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 Mal suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Mal Arrives at Check-In
When Mal arrived at the Dog Hotel, we all thought, 'He must be the mysterious type! I hope he doesn’t want to play hide-and-seek in the shadows!'