Babar — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Babar (BAH-bar), 2 syllables — Name of a beloved children's book character, Babar the Elephant.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Babar mean?
French: Name of a beloved children's book character, Babar the Elephant.. Babar is a fictional character from a series of children's books created by Jean de Brunhoff. He is a kind and wise elephant who becomes king of the elephants.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Babar a good dog name?
Babar has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 2 syllables, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Babar popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Babar in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Babar suit?
It suits any dog — it is used across the board in our community. Owners often pick Babar for its playful feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Babar’s Daycare Verdict
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other pups at daycare heard Babar was coming and got worried! They said, 'What if he demands treats like a king? I can barely handle the biscuit jar as it is!'
Names similar to Babar
- Alfi — A diminutive form of Alfred, meaning 'wise counselor'.
- Apples — A fruit
- Bacchus — The Roman god of wine and revelry.
- Bacci — Italian term of endearment meaning 'kisses'.
- Balou — A character from 'The Jungle Book', a friendly bear.
- Balto — Name of a famous sled dog known for a 1925 serum run.
- Bamby — A name associated with the Disney character Bambi.
- Banban — A term of endearment in Chinese, often used for children or pets.
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By the numbers
- 2 syllables — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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