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Pinocchio

pee-NO-kee-oh3 syllables
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Fictional character from Italian literature. (Italian)

What does Pinocchio mean?

Italian: Fictional character from Italian literature.. Pinocchio is a fictional character from the Italian novel by Carlo Collodi, known for being a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.

Is Pinocchio a good dog name?

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

Pinocchio in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Finding Pinocchio's Truth

As we settle in for nap time, I can't help but wonder if Pinocchio will dream of chasing squirrels or just trying to convince us he didn't eat all the treats!

Like Pinocchio? 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.