Fufu

FOO-foo2 syllables

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A starchy side dish made from cassava or yams, popular in West Africa. (African)

What does Fufu mean?

African: A starchy side dish made from cassava or yams, popular in West Africa.. Fufu is a staple food in many West African countries, made from starchy foods like cassava or yams, often served with soups or stews.

Is Fufu a good dog name?

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

Fufu in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Fufu's Arrival

When Fufu checked into the hotel, the other pups whispered, "Is he a snack or a friend? Because I can’t tell if we should fetch him a ball or some cassava!"

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