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Roary

ROAR-ee2 syllables
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A playful variation of 'roar'. (Modern)

What does Roary mean?

Modern: A playful variation of 'roar'.. Typically associated with the sound a lion makes, 'Roary' suggests a playful or bold personality.

Is Roary a good dog name?

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

Roary in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Naptime with Roary

As the other dogs settled in for nap time, one whispered, "I hear Roary's coming! Do you think he’ll bring the roar or the snore?" They all giggled, imagining a playful snooze fest!

Like Roary? 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.