Temperance

TEM-per-ance3 syllables

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Derived from Latin meaning 'moderation' or 'self-restraint'. (English)

What does Temperance mean?

English: Derived from Latin meaning 'moderation' or 'self-restraint'.. Temperance comes from the Latin 'temperantia', meaning 'moderation' or 'self-restraint', often associated with balance.

Is Temperance a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Temperance in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

Dignified

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Temperance

The other pups are wondering if Temperance will just sip delicately from the water bowl or take the plunge like a true party animal!

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