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Tabby

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Refers to a type of cat with a striped coat. (English)

What does Tabby mean?

English: Refers to a type of cat with a striped coat.. Tabby is commonly used to describe a cat with a distinctive striped or spotted coat pattern. It is often used as a pet name.

Is Tabby a good dog name?

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

Tabby in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Tabby’s Daycare Verdict

When we heard Tabby was coming for breakfast, we thought, 'Great! A new friend to stripe up our day!' Bet she’ll be popular for her unique coat... and breakfast sharing!

Like Tabby? 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.