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Paws

PAWZ1 syllable
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Refers to animal feet (Modern)

What does Paws mean?

Modern: Refers to animal feet. Paws refers to the feet of animals, particularly those with claws or pads, commonly used in pet names.

Is Paws a good dog name?

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

Paws in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Paws Arrives at Check-In

As Paws settles in for a nap, the other dogs wonder if he dreams of chasing squirrels or just having a lazy day with his, um, ‘pawsitive’ attitude!

Like Paws? 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.