All names A–Z
What does Prince mean?
English: Royal rank and purple-clad genius alike..
Is Prince a good dog name?
Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Prince in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #99 all-time — about 0.8 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (29 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Prince suit?
Classic
Human name
Music
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Prince Arrives at Check-In
As the pack settles down for a nap, one pup whispers, "I hope Prince doesn’t snore like a royal trumpet!" Another replies, "At least we’ll dream of a majestic melody!"
Names similar to Prince
Cash — For Johnny — the man in black.Bono — Derived from the Irish word for 'good'.Dolly — A pet form of Dorothy; forever Parton's.Dylan — Means "son of the sea"; folk-rock royalty.Elvis — The King — blue suede paws optional.Gershwin — Surname of the famous American composer.Marley — A meadow place name; reggae royalty; also that labrador.Ozzy — A rock-and-roll form of Oswald, "divine power".