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Sabriel

SAB-ree-el2 syllables
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A character name from the 'Abhorsen' series by Garth Nix. (Fictional)

What does Sabriel mean?

Fictional: A character name from the 'Abhorsen' series by Garth Nix.. Sabriel is a character from Garth Nix's 'Abhorsen' series, known for her role as a necromancer and protector of the living.

Is Sabriel a good dog name?

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

Sabriel in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Sabriel

The other dogs were curious about Sabriel. "I bet she knows how to arrange the snack schedule and keep the playtime on track!" said Max. "Or maybe she just barks really well in meetings!"

Like Sabriel? 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.