Dreidel

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A spinning top used in a Jewish game. (Yiddish)

What does Dreidel mean?

Yiddish: A spinning top used in a Jewish game.. Dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, traditionally played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The name comes from the Yiddish word 'dreydl', which means 'to turn'.

Is Dreidel a good dog name?

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

Dreidel in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dreidel Arrives at Check-In

When Dreidel arrived, all the pups wondered if he'd start a game of tug-o-war or just spin around in circles till everyone was dizzy!

Names similar to Dreidel

Alas — An expression of sorrow or regret.Baboon — A type of large primate known for its social behavior.Bajka — Slavic word for 'fairy tale'.Bandy — A term for a bent or curved shape.Bixbi — Modern invented name with no dictionary meaning.Boudreaux — A surname of French origin, often associated with Cajun culture.Chachka — A Yiddish term for a knickknack or trinket, often of little value.Chata — Means 'little girl' in some Spanish-speaking cultures.

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