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Mike

MIKE1 syllable
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Short form of the name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. (English)

What does Mike mean?

English: Short form of the name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'.. Mike is a diminutive of the name Michael, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is like God?'. It is commonly used as a nickname.

Is Mike a good dog name?

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

Mike in the Pets in the City community

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

As we drift off for nap time, I wonder, what’s Mike going to be like? I hope he’s not all divine and just brings treats instead!

Like Mike? 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.