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Ransom

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A name meaning 'payment for a release'. (Human)

What does Ransom mean?

Human: A name meaning 'payment for a release'.. Ransom is an English word that refers to the payment made for the release of a captive, and is used as a given name.

Is Ransom a good dog name?

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

Ransom in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ransom's Breakfast Plan

As the dogs gathered for breakfast, Max whispered, "Ransom must have a plan. I mean, with a name like that, he probably negotiates his kibble before he even eats it!"

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