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Swabbie

SWAB-ee1 syllable
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Informal term for a sailor or naval officer. (Modern)

What does Swabbie mean?

Modern: Informal term for a sailor or naval officer.. Swabbie is an informal term used to refer to a sailor or naval officer, often associated with swabbing the deck.

Is Swabbie a good dog name?

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

Swabbie in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ahoy, Swabbie!

When Swabbie arrives at the Dog Hotel, the other pups are wondering if he’ll lead them on a treasure hunt or just help them navigate to the best nap spots!

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