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Shortie

SHOR-tee1 syllable
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A term of endearment for someone small or cute. (English)

What does Shortie mean?

English: A term of endearment for someone small or cute.. Shortie is a term of endearment often used for someone who is small or cute, conveying affection.

Is Shortie a good dog name?

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

Shortie in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Curious Case of Shortie

As Shortie snuggles in for nap time, the other pups whisper, "Do you think he'll dream of tall tales or just keep it short and sweet?"

Like Shortie? 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.