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Wim

VIM1 syllable
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Dutch name meaning 'resolute protector'. (Dutch)

What does Wim mean?

Dutch: Dutch name meaning 'resolute protector'.. Wim is a Dutch diminutive of Willem, meaning 'resolute protector'.

Is Wim a good dog name?

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

Wim in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Wim

The other pups are saying, ‘Wim? Sounds like he’ll protect us from squirrels and fetch the best sticks!'. Little do they know, he’s just here to nap and dream of heroic adventures!

Like Wim? 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.