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What does Todd mean?
Modern: Old English origin meaning 'fox'.. Todd is derived from the Old English word 'todde', which means 'fox'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Is Todd a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Todd in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #122 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Todd suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Todd's Expert Opinion
As the new dog, Todd thinks he's a toy expert. "This squeaky fox is just fine, but I prefer the ones that don’t run away!"