Darnel

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A type of grass, often considered a weed. (English)

What does Darnel mean?

English: A type of grass, often considered a weed.. Darnel refers to a type of grass that is often considered a weed, particularly in grain fields.

Is Darnel a good dog name?

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

Darnel in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Breakfast with Darnel

As we gathered for breakfast, I overheard the others whisper, "Darnel’s going to turn the kibble into a gourmet grass salad!" No wonder he's the most suspiciously competent organizer around here!

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