Oban

OH-ban2 syllables

Not yet rated

A town in Scotland known for its coastal beauty. (place)

What does Oban mean?

place: A town in Scotland known for its coastal beauty.. Oban is a town in Scotland, famous for its picturesque coastal scenery and as a gateway to the Hebrides.

Is Oban a good dog name?

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

Oban in the Pets in the City community

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

Place

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Oban’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Oban joined nap time, the other dogs whispered, "I hope he dreams of chasing waves and rolling in the sand!" Turns out, he just dreams of stealing all the pillows!

Names similar to Oban

Aegean — Relating to the Aegean Sea, between Greece and Turkey.Afton — From the river Afton Ailsa — A name of Scottish origin, associated with Ailsa Craig, an island in Scotland.Ainhoa — A Basque name meaning 'place name' or 'the one from Ainhoa'.Albion — An ancient name for Britain, often associated with its white cliffs.Aldea — Spanish word for 'village'.Alford — A name of English origin meaning 'from the old ford'.Allende — A surname of Spanish origin, meaning 'beyond' or 'over there'.

Like Oban? 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.