Waif

WAYF1 syllable

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A homeless or abandoned child or animal. (English)

What does Waif mean?

English: A homeless or abandoned child or animal.. The term 'waif' refers to a person, especially a child, who is homeless or abandoned. It can also refer to something found or left behind.

Is Waif a good dog name?

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

Waif in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Waif’s Daycare Verdict

When Waif checked in today, the other dogs whispered, "Finally! A friend who looks like they’ve just come from an adventure. We’re ready to share stories of our wildest fetches!"

Names similar to Waif

Aayansh — Of Sanskrit origin meaning 'first ray of light'.Aayush — A Sanskrit name meaning 'long life'.Adlee — Modern variation of Adley, meaning 'noble'.Aerie — A nest of an eagle or other bird of prey.Ai — Japanese word meaning 'love' or 'affection'.Ailee — Modern invented name with no dictionary meaning.Aj — Modern name with no established meaning.Albee — Modern invented name with no established meaning.

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