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Carel

KAR-el2 syllables
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A Dutch name meaning 'free man'. (Dutch)

What does Carel mean?

Dutch: A Dutch name meaning 'free man'.. Carel is derived from the Dutch form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly'.

Is Carel a good dog name?

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

Carel in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Carel Arrives at Check-In

As the other pups settled in for nap time, one whispered, "I can't wait to meet Carel! I bet he's the type to sneak an adventure in between snoozes!"

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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.