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Poly

POL-ee2 syllables
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Greek name meaning 'many'. (Modern)

What does Poly mean?

Modern: Greek name meaning 'many'.. Poly is derived from the Greek word meaning 'many' and is often used as a prefix in names.

Is Poly a good dog name?

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

Poly in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

A Poly-tastic Welcome!

As the other dogs gathered at check-in, one whispered, "I hope Poly is as friendly as her name suggests! If she’s 'many,' we might need extra treats to keep up with her!"

Like Poly? 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.