Terrence

TER-ence2 syllables

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Of Latin origin meaning 'to pull'. (Latin)

What does Terrence mean?

Latin: Of Latin origin meaning 'to pull'.. Terrence is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'terere', which means 'to pull' or 'to rub'. It has been a common name in English-speaking countries.

Is Terrence a good dog name?

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

Terrence in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Terrence the Trailblazer

As nap time approaches, the other dogs whisper, "If Terrence is here to 'pull' the blankets off, we better hide our pillows!"

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