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Sailor

SAY-lor2 syllables
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Refers to a person who navigates or works on a ship. (dictionary_word)

What does Sailor mean?

dictionary_word: Refers to a person who navigates or works on a ship.. Sailor refers to a person who navigates or works on a ship, often associated with adventure and the sea.

Is Sailor a good dog name?

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

Sailor in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Adventurous

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ahoy, Sailor!

The other dogs were wagging their tails, wondering if Sailor would gather them for a treasure hunt. Hopefully, he doesn’t think the squeaky toy in the corner is buried gold!

Like Sailor? 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.