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Vadim

VAH-deem2 syllables
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Slavic name meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. (Modern)

What does Vadim mean?

Modern: Slavic name meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'.. Vadim is a Slavic name that means 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It is commonly used in Russia and other Slavic countries.

Is Vadim a good dog name?

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

Vadim in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
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 Vadim

The other pups think Vadim must be famous. They heard his name means 'to lead' and now expect him to direct all the toy time! Little do they know, he just wants to play fetch!

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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.