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Durell

duh-REL2 syllables
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Derived from the French surname meaning 'hard' or 'enduring'. (French)

What does Durell mean?

French: Derived from the French surname meaning 'hard' or 'enduring'.. Durell is derived from the French word 'dur', meaning hard or tough, often used as a surname.

Is Durell a good dog name?

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

Durell in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Durell’s Daycare Verdict

As the breakfast pack gathered, one pup whispered, "Look out for Durell! With a name like that, he must have a strategy for snagging all the kibble!"

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