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What does Wilbur mean?
Old German: Meaning 'resolute' or 'brilliant'.. Wilbur is derived from the Old German name 'Wilber', meaning 'resolute' or 'brilliant'.
Is Wilbur a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Wilbur in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #105 all-time — about 0.7 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (23 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 Wilbur suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Wilbur
When Wilbur arrived, the other dogs whispered, "A resolute one, huh? Hope he’s not too brilliant at grabbing the squeaky toys!"
Names similar to Wilbur
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