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Tarra

TAH-rah2 syllables
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Derived from Gaelic, meaning 'rocky hill'. (Human)

What does Tarra mean?

Human: Derived from Gaelic, meaning 'rocky hill'.. Tarra is derived from the Gaelic word 'tarr', which means 'rocky hill' or 'high ground'.

Is Tarra a good dog name?

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

Tarra in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Tarra's Breakfast Bonding

As the morning sun pours in, the pups whisper, "If Tarra's a rocky hill, I can't wait to roll with her! I hear she's a blast to climb!"

Like Tarra? 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.