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What does Opal mean?
Sanskrit: The gemstone that flashes every colour..
Is Opal a good dog name?
Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Opal in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Opal 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 Opal suit?
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Opal
The dogs at Pets in the City are all wagging, wondering if Opal will be as colorful in personality as her name suggests. Will she dazzle us with tricks or just keep us guessing?
Names similar to Opal
Acer — Meaning 'sharp' or 'sour', also a genus of trees.Acorn — Small now, mighty oak later.Acqua — Italian word for 'water'.Adelie — Of French origin, referring to a type of penguin.Adobe — Building material made from earth and organic materials.Aerial — Relating to the air; lofty or ethereal.Afra — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'dust' or 'earth'.Agave — A genus of succulent plants, often found in arid regions.