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Flicker

FLIK-er2 syllables
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English word for a quick, unsteady movement of light. (English)

What does Flicker mean?

English: English word for a quick, unsteady movement of light.. Flicker refers to a quick, unsteady movement of light or flame, often used to describe the action of a candle or flame.

Is Flicker a good dog name?

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

Flicker in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Flicker!

When Flicker arrived at playgroup, the other dogs wondered if he’d be as energetic as his name. But he just took a break to nap, proving that even bright lights need to recharge!

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