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Taber

TAY-bur2 syllables
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Old English name meaning 'to play the tabor'. (English)

What does Taber mean?

English: Old English name meaning 'to play the tabor'.. Taber is derived from the Old English word 'tabor', meaning 'to play the tabor', a type of drum.

Is Taber a good dog name?

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

Taber in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Taber’s Daycare Verdict

When Taber arrived at the Dog Hotel, everyone sniffed with excitement. "I hear he’s going to teach us the tabor dance!" one pup wagged, imagining a wild night of paws and rhythm.

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