All names A–Z

Raymond

RAY-mond2 syllables
Not yet rated

Meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor'. (Germanic)

What does Raymond mean?

Germanic: Meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor'.. Raymond is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'mund' meaning 'protector'.

Is Raymond a good dog name?

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

Raymond in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Raymond’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As Raymond trots in, the other pups whisper, "A wise protector? I bet he has a secret stash of toys he’s guarding like treasures!"

Like Raymond? 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.