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Spear

SPEER1 syllable
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Weapon name referring to a long pole with a sharp tip. (Modern)

What does Spear mean?

Modern: Weapon name referring to a long pole with a sharp tip.. Spear refers to a weapon used for thrusting or throwing, often associated with hunting or warfare.

Is Spear a good dog name?

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

Spear in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Bold

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Spear’s Daycare Verdict

When we heard a new pup named Spear was joining, we thought he’d be a fierce toy expert! But it turns out he just points out where to find the best squeaky ones!

Like Spear? 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.