Zac

ZAK1 syllable

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A diminutive form of the name Zachary, meaning 'the Lord has remembered'. (Modern)

What does Zac mean?

Modern: A diminutive form of the name Zachary, meaning 'the Lord has remembered'.. Zac is a diminutive of Zachary, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord has remembered'.

Is Zac a good dog name?

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

Zac in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #98 all-time — about 0.9 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (30 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 Zac suit?

Modern

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Zac's Nap-tastic Adventure!

As the dogs gathered for nap time, one whispered, "I hope Zac doesn’t wake up thinking he’s a treasure hunter! Last nap time turned into a wild chase for his missing sock!"

Names similar to Zac

Aayan — A name of Arabic origin meaning 'gift of God'.Abe — A diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Addie — Diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'.Aide — A person who helps or assists another.Aiya — A name of Japanese origin meaning 'love' or 'affection'.Al — A diminutive form of the name Albert or Alan.Alee — A variant of the name Ali, meaning 'exalted.'Ame — French for 'soul' or 'beloved'.

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