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Pockets

POK-its2 syllables
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Small compartments for carrying items. (Modern)

What does Pockets mean?

Modern: Small compartments for carrying items.. Pockets refers to small compartments in clothing or bags, often used playfully as a name for pets.

Is Pockets a good dog name?

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

Pockets in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Great Pockets

At Pets in the City, we’re all eager to meet Pockets! Do you think he’ll be like a magician, pulling squeaky toys out of thin air? Or just really good at hiding them?

Like Pockets? 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.