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Sapphire

SAF-uh-rye2 syllables
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A precious gemstone, typically blue. (English)

What does Sapphire mean?

English: A precious gemstone, typically blue.. Sapphire is a precious gemstone that is typically blue but can come in various colors. The name is derived from the Latin 'sapphirus' and Greek 'sappheiros', meaning blue stone.

Is Sapphire a good dog name?

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

Sapphire in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Elegant
Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Sapphire

The other pups at daycare can’t wait to meet Sapphire! We hear she’s so elegant, even the tennis balls roll over to her for a dignified chat!

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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.