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What does Pup mean?
English: A young dog or puppy.. The term 'pup' refers to a young dog or puppy, commonly used as a term of endearment.
Is Pup a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Pup in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Pup 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 Pup suit?
Funny
Playful
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Introducing Pup!
When Pup checked into the Dog Hotel, all the other dogs whispered, "He must be the life of the party! With a name like that, he’s either very young or a pro at having fun!"
Names similar to Pup
Ball — Round object used in games and sports.Bandie — Modern invented name with no dictionary meaning.Beep — A sound made by a device, often used playfully.Bells — Plural of bell, often used as a name for its sound and charm.Binx — A playful name often associated with cats or mischief.Bloo — Playful term for the color blue.Bloopie — Modern invented name with no established meaning.Bop — A lively dance or rhythm.