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Poncho

PON-cho2 syllables
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A type of outer garment or cloak. (Spanish)

What does Poncho mean?

Spanish: A type of outer garment or cloak.. Poncho is a Spanish word for a type of outer garment, often worn for warmth or protection from rain.

Is Poncho a good dog name?

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

Poncho in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Poncho’s Daycare Verdict

As Poncho joins us for breakfast, I bet all the other pups are thinking, 'Finally! A dog who knows how to wrap us in warmth and style while we chow down!'

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