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Malvin

MAL-vin2 syllables
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Servant of the church (Scottish)

What does Malvin mean?

Scottish: Servant of the church. Malvin is of Scottish origin, meaning 'servant of the church'. It is derived from the Gaelic name Maolmhuire.

Is Malvin a good dog name?

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

Malvin in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Malvin

When Malvin checked into the hotel, the other dogs wondered if he’d spend his time fetching treats for the staff. They were just hoping for a doggy butler to make their stay even more delightful!

Like Malvin? 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.