Powell

POW-uhl2 syllables

Not yet rated

Derived from the Welsh name Ap Hywel, meaning 'son of Hywel'. (English)

What does Powell mean?

English: Derived from the Welsh name Ap Hywel, meaning 'son of Hywel'.. Powell is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from 'Ap Hywel', meaning 'son of Hywel', where Hywel means 'eminent' or 'prominent'.

Is Powell a good dog name?

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

Powell in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Powell Arrives at Check-In

When Powell checked into the dog hotel, the other pups whispered, 'He must have a famous dad!' But turns out, he just really loves belly rubs. Celebrity status: certified!

Names similar to Powell

Aadam — Variant of Adam, meaning 'man' or 'earth' in Hebrew.Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aadhav — Means 'one who is bright' in Sanskrit.Aadhya — Means 'first' or 'beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadi — Means 'beginning' or 'first' in Sanskrit.Aadil — Means 'just' or 'fair' in Arabic.Aadit — Means 'the first' or 'the beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadvik — Means 'unique' or 'unusual' in Sanskrit.

Like Powell? 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.