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Muggsy

MUG-zee2 syllables
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A playful nickname often used for a small dog. (Modern)

What does Muggsy mean?

Modern: A playful nickname often used for a small dog.. Muggsy is a playful nickname that can be used affectionately for small dogs, often suggesting a friendly and fun personality.

Is Muggsy a good dog name?

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

Muggsy in the Pets in the City community

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

Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Muggsy's New Fame

When Muggsy walked into toy time, the other dogs whispered, "Is that the one who’s so playful, he’s got his own fan club?" I mean, look at him! He’s like a little celebrity in a fur coat!

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