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Refugio

reh-FOO-hee-oh3 syllables
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Means 'refuge' or 'shelter' in Spanish. (Spanish)

What does Refugio mean?

Spanish: Means 'refuge' or 'shelter' in Spanish.. Refugio is derived from the Spanish word for 'refuge', often used as a name in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Is Refugio a good dog name?

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Refugio in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Refugio Arrives at Check-In

The other dogs whispered, 'Refugio? Is that a fancy retreat for dogs? I hope he comes with a spa day and a massage!'

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