All names A–Z

Nina

NEE-nah2 syllables
Excellent to call

Means "little girl"; jazz greatness via Simone. (Spanish)

What does Nina mean?

Spanish: Means "little girl"; jazz greatness via Simone..

Is Nina a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Nina in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #106 all-time — about 0.6 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (22 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.

What kind of dog does Nina suit?

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Nina's Breakfast Plan

The other dogs whispered as Nina nibbled her kibble, 'I bet she’s just playing innocent! Watch, she’ll convince us to share the best breakfast spots next!'

Collections featuring Nina

Like Nina? 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.