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Nimrod

NIM-rod2 syllables
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Biblical figure known as a mighty hunter. (Modern)

What does Nimrod mean?

Modern: Biblical figure known as a mighty hunter.. Nimrod is a name from the Bible, associated with a mighty hunter and a king in ancient Mesopotamia, often used in a cultural context.

Is Nimrod a good dog name?

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

Nimrod in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Nimrod the Toy Expert

Did you hear about Nimrod? They say he’s a toy expert! I guess he spent all night teaching the squeaky toys how to really squeak!

Like Nimrod? 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.