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Meredith

MER-eh-dith3 syllables
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Of Welsh origin, meaning 'great ruler'. (Welsh)

What does Meredith mean?

Welsh: Of Welsh origin, meaning 'great ruler'.. The name Meredith is derived from the Welsh name 'Maredudd', which means 'great ruler' or 'lord'. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Is Meredith a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Meredith in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Meredith 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 Meredith 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 Meredith

When Meredith arrives for nap time, all the pups are wondering if nap enforcement is about to get serious. ‘Does she come with a crown or just a cozy blanket?’

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