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Wade

WAYD1 syllable
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To go or advance, often used in a water context. (human)

What does Wade mean?

human: To go or advance, often used in a water context.. The name 'Wade' is derived from Old English, meaning to go or advance, often associated with crossing water.

Is Wade a good dog name?

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

Wade in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Wade

As Wade settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, 'I hope he’s not too big of a splash sleeper!' After all, we’re all in the same dream pool here!

Like Wade? 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.