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Orest

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A name of Greek origin meaning 'mountain dweller'. (Modern)

What does Orest mean?

Modern: A name of Greek origin meaning 'mountain dweller'.. 'Orest' is derived from the Greek word 'oros', meaning mountain, and can refer to someone who lives in the mountains.

Is Orest a good dog name?

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

Orest in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Orest!

The other dogs overheard the new arrival, Orest, and whispered, 'With a name like that, he must be the kind of dog who orders room service—squeaky toys on the side!'

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