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Theron

THEE-ron2 syllables
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Of Greek origin, meaning 'hunter'. (Greek)

What does Theron mean?

Greek: Of Greek origin, meaning 'hunter'.. The name 'Theron' comes from the Greek word 'thērion', meaning 'wild animal' or 'hunter'.

Is Theron a good dog name?

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

Theron in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Theron

When Theron joined our toy time, we all wondered if he’d bring an epic game of fetch or just be the guy who sits on the chair and judges our throws!

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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.