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Wilkins

WIL-kins2 syllables
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A surname of English origin. (English)

What does Wilkins mean?

English: A surname of English origin.. Wilkins is a diminutive form of the name William, meaning 'resolute protector'.

Is Wilkins a good dog name?

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

Wilkins in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Wilkins’s Daycare Verdict

The other dogs at the Dog Hotel whispered, "Wilkins? I bet he brings his own slippers and expects room service!"

Like Wilkins? 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.