What does Selma mean?
Modern: A name of Arabic origin meaning 'peace'.. Selma is of Arabic origin, meaning 'peace' or 'safety'. It is also associated with the Old Norse word 'selja', meaning 'to sell'.
Is Selma a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Selma in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Selma 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 Selma suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Selma Arrives at Check-In
The other pups are buzzing about Selma, wondering if she’ll bring peace to the Dog Hotel. Or will she just have us all lounging around discussing our favorite sunspots?