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Precious

PRESH-uss2 syllables
Excellent to call

Says exactly what you mean. (English)

What does Precious mean?

English: Says exactly what you mean..

Is Precious a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Precious in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Precious

The other pups whispered, "Precious just checked in! Do you think she'll ask for a royal suite or just a cozy corner under the sun?" It’s hard to impress when you’re already a celebrity!

Collections featuring Precious

Like Precious? 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.