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Nemo

NEE-mo2 syllables
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Latin for 'no one', also a character in popular culture. (Latin)

What does Nemo mean?

Latin: Latin for 'no one', also a character in popular culture.. Nemo is Latin for 'no one' and is also known as the name of the famous character from 'Finding Nemo'.

Is Nemo a good dog name?

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

Nemo in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #118 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (10 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Nemo

When we heard Nemo was checking in today, we couldn’t help but wonder if he’d be the mysterious dog who makes every friend feel like they’ve found someone special—or if he’d just be ‘no one’!

Like Nemo? 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.