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Vaughan

VAWN2 syllables
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Of Welsh origin meaning 'small' or 'little'. (Welsh)

What does Vaughan mean?

Welsh: Of Welsh origin meaning 'small' or 'little'.. Vaughan is a Welsh name meaning 'small' or 'little', often used as a surname.

Is Vaughan a good dog name?

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

Vaughan in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Little Vaughan's Big Dreams

As the pups settled in for nap time, one whispered, "I hear Vaughan’s got big plans for playtime!" Another laughed, "With a name that means ‘little,’ I hope his ideas fit in a comfy dog bed!"

Like Vaughan? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

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.