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Negrito

neh-GREE-toh3 syllables
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Spanish term meaning 'little black one', often used affectionately. (Spanish)

What does Negrito mean?

Spanish: Spanish term meaning 'little black one', often used affectionately.. Negrito is a Spanish term meaning 'little black one', often used as a term of endearment. It can convey affection and warmth.

Is Negrito a good dog name?

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

Negrito in the Pets in the City community

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

Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Negrito!

The moment Negrito joins the toy time circle, we all stop and think—are we about to meet the cutest little shadow or just another champion of hide-and-seek?

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