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Primo

PREE-mo2 syllables
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Italian for 'first' or 'best'. (Italian)

What does Primo mean?

Italian: Italian for 'first' or 'best'.. Primo is derived from the Italian word meaning 'first' or 'best', often used to denote something of high quality. It can also refer to a cousin in Italian culture.

Is Primo a good dog name?

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

Primo in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Primo Arrives at Check-In

As the nap time began, the other dogs whispered, "Primo's here! Do you think he’ll take the best spot?" One replied, "Of course! After all, he is the ‘first’ to snooze like a king!"

Like Primo? 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.