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Paulo

PAH-loo2 syllables
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Portuguese form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. (Portuguese)

What does Paulo mean?

Portuguese: Portuguese form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.. Paulo is the Portuguese variant of the name Paul, which comes from the Latin 'Paulus', meaning 'small' or 'humble'.

Is Paulo a good dog name?

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

Paulo in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Paulo

As the new pup, Paulo seems small and humble, but watch out! He's already got the toys lined up for a grand heist. We’re still figuring out if he’s a mini mastermind or just really good at hide and seek!

Like Paulo? 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.