Persimmon

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A fruit-bearing tree known for its sweet fruit. (Nature)

What does Persimmon mean?

Nature: A fruit-bearing tree known for its sweet fruit.. Persimmon refers to a fruit-bearing tree known for its sweet, edible fruit. It is often associated with autumn and harvest.

Is Persimmon a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Persimmon in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature

Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Persimmon

When Persimmon checked in last night, the other dogs whispered, 'With a name like that, I hope he’s as sweet as he sounds! What a treat it’ll be!'

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