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Slate
SLAYT1 syllable
Excellent to call
The smooth blue-grey stone — striking for grey coats. (English)
What does Slate mean?
English: The smooth blue-grey stone — striking for grey coats..
Is Slate a good dog name?
Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Slate in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Slate 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 Slate suit?
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Slate Arrives at Check-In
When Slate joined us for toy time, the pups whispered, "Did you see how beautifully he plays? It’s like watching a smooth stone dance!" Who knew a dog could be so naturally graceful and stylish?
Names similar to Slate
Aerie — A nest of an eagle or other bird of prey.Ainslie — One's own meadow.Air — Refers to the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth.Allee — A tree-lined path or walkway.Aloe — A succulent plant known for its medicinal properties.Ambre — A variant of Amber, meaning fossilized tree resin.Anslee — Variant of Ainsley, meaning 'one's own meadow'.Aoi — Japanese word meaning 'blue' or 'green'.