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Xandra

ZAN-dra2 syllables
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A feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'. (Modern)

What does Xandra mean?

Modern: A feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'.. Xandra is a feminine variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of the people'.

Is Xandra a good dog name?

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

Xandra in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Xandra

In the Dog Hotel, everyone wonders if Xandra will strut in like a celebrity. Will she demand a throne or just claim the sunniest spot on the floor? Either way, it's bound to be a star-studded naptime!

Like Xandra? 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.