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What does Rip mean?
Modern: A short, snappy name often associated with strength.. Rip is often used as a nickname for someone who is strong or tough. It can also refer to a sudden tearing or breaking.
Is Rip a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Rip in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Rip 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.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Introducing Rip
As the other dogs settled down for their nap, one whispered, "I can't wait to meet Rip. Do you think he'll bring the strength to our naptime games?"
Names similar to Rip
Bo — A short name meaning 'to live' or 'to dwell'.Fi — A short form of names like Fiona or Finley.Kip — Short form of various names, meaning 'pointed hill'.Mell — A variant of 'Mel', often a diminutive of Melanie or Melvin.Nat — Short form of Nathan or Natalie, meaning 'gift of God'.Pon — A common word meaning 'to place or set down'.Ree — A short form of various names, often used as a nickname.Ro — Short form of various names or a standalone name.