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Peck

PEK1 syllable
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A name meaning 'to strike or hit lightly'. (Human)

What does Peck mean?

Human: A name meaning 'to strike or hit lightly'.. Peck is derived from Old English, meaning 'to strike or hit lightly', and is also used as a surname.

Is Peck a good dog name?

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

Peck in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

New Arrival: Peck!

As they checked in, the other pups whispered, 'I bet Peck's just a little bit of a strategist. You know, strikes up a plan for playtime without anyone noticing!'

Like Peck? 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.