All names A–Z
What does Nip mean?
English: To pinch or bite lightly.. Nip means to pinch or bite lightly, often used in a playful context.
Is Nip a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Nip in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nip 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 Nip suit?
Funny
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Nip's First Day
The other pups at Pets in the City can't stop wagging their tails at the thought of Nip joining. They wonder if he's named that because he’ll nip at adventure like it’s the best game ever!
Names similar to Nip
Auzzie — A colloquial term for an Australian.Azzie — Modern invented name with no established meaning.Babie — A term of endearment for a baby or young child.Bad — Means 'not good' in English.Bae — Slang term of endearment, meaning 'before anyone else'.Bail — To remove water from a boat or to secure release from custody.Ball — Round object used in games and sports.Bam — A sound often used to express impact or surprise.