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Phat

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Slang term meaning 'excellent' or 'great'. (Modern)

What does Phat mean?

Modern: Slang term meaning 'excellent' or 'great'.. Phat is a slang term that originated in the 1990s, meaning 'excellent' or 'great', often used in hip-hop culture.

Is Phat a good dog name?

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

Phat in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Phat!

I wonder if Phat will be as rich in toys as his name suggests? I mean, he better be packed with fun—no one wants to be just ‘extra’ during toy time!

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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.