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Pervis

PUR-vis2 syllables
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Of Latin origin meaning 'to pierce' or 'to penetrate'. (Human)

What does Pervis mean?

Human: Of Latin origin meaning 'to pierce' or 'to penetrate'.. Pervis is of Latin origin, derived from 'pervĭs', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to penetrate', often used as a surname.

Is Pervis a good dog name?

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

Pervis in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Pervis the Dreamer

As the dogs nestle in for nap time, one whispers, "I heard we have a newcomer named Pervis. I bet he dreams of being a world-famous snoozer!"

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