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Neptune

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The Roman god of the sea. (Latin)

What does Neptune mean?

Latin: The Roman god of the sea.. Neptune is the name of the Roman god of the sea, equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon. It is also the name of a planet in our solar system.

Is Neptune a good dog name?

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

Neptune in the Pets in the City community

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

Astronomy
Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Neptune

As Neptune settles into the Dog Hotel, the other pups whisper, "Finally, a toy expert who can navigate the depths of our playtime ocean! Just don’t let him get too caught up in the tides of squeaking!"

Like Neptune? 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.