All names A–Z
What does York mean?
Old English: From the yew estate. York is of Old English origin, meaning 'from the yew estate', and is also a city in England.
Is York a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
York in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for York 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 York suit?
Classic
Place
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
York Arrives at Check-In
As the dogs settled in for nap time, one whispered, "I can’t wait to meet York! I hear he’s quite the classic—does that mean he naps with a monocle and a top hat?"
Names similar to York
Breck — Old English word meaning 'a hill or a slope'.Clyde — The Scottish river; Bonnie's partner in crime.Glyn — Means 'valley' in Welsh.Greece — Named after the country known for its ancient history.Guthrie — Scottish surname meaning 'windy place'.Hyde — Old English origin, meaning 'a hide or shelter'.Leith — A place name in Scotland, meaning 'river'.Locke — An English surname meaning 'from the lake'.