Zinnia

ZIN-ee-uh2 syllables

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A flower name derived from the botanist Johann Zinn. (Nature)

What does Zinnia mean?

Nature: A flower name derived from the botanist Johann Zinn.. Zinnia is named after the German botanist Johann Zinn and refers to a genus of flowering plants.

Is Zinnia a good dog name?

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

Zinnia in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Zinnia's Nap Time

As we settle down for nap time, I hope Zinnia's just as mellow as her name sounds. I can already picture her dreaming of vibrant gardens and chasing butterflies instead of trying to steal my favorite blanket!

Names similar to Zinnia

Adelie — Of French origin, referring to a type of penguin.Agave — A genus of succulent plants, often found in arid regions.Akash — Means 'sky' or 'ether' in Sanskrit.Arber — Means 'tree' in Albanian.Arctic — Refers to the polar region around the North Pole.Arrow — A word meaning 'a projectile shot from a bow'.Azalee — A flowering shrub, also known as azalea.Baiji — A name for the Yangtze River dolphin, now critically endangered.

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