Smith

smith1 syllable

Not yet rated

A common surname meaning 'one who works with metal'. (Modern)

What does Smith mean?

Modern: A common surname meaning 'one who works with metal'.. Smith is an English surname derived from the Old English 'smitan', meaning 'to strike' or 'to work with metal', commonly associated with blacksmiths.

Is Smith a good dog name?

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

Smith in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

A Day at Daycare with Smith

When Smith the newcomer arrives, all the pups wonder—will he be a dignified hotel guest or the first-ever dog to attend daycare in a tie?

Names similar to Smith

Aayan — A name of Arabic origin meaning 'gift of God'.Aayush — A Sanskrit name meaning 'long life'.Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.Abbe — French word for 'abbot', a title for a religious leader.Abe — A diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Abie — A diminutive form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Addie — Diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'.Adrie — A diminutive form of the name Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria'.

Like Smith? 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.