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Pineapple

PINE-ap-ul3 syllables
Nickname recommended

Spiky outside, sweet inside — like some terriers. (English)

What does Pineapple mean?

English: Spiky outside, sweet inside — like some terriers..

Is Pineapple a good dog name?

Nickname recommended. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Pineapple in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Pineapple’s Daycare Verdict

As Pineapple settles in for the night at the Dog Hotel, the other pups whisper, "I hope he’s more sweet than spiky!"

Collections featuring Pineapple

Like Pineapple? 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.