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Gamine

gah-MEEN2 syllables
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A playful or mischievous girl. (French)

What does Gamine mean?

French: A playful or mischievous girl.. The term 'gamine' originates from French, referring to a girl who is playful, mischievous, or spirited.

Is Gamine a good dog name?

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

Gamine in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Gamine

The other pups at toy time looked at Gamine and whispered, "Is she really mischievous, or just a master at hide-and-seek?" Either way, I’m hiding my squeaky toys!

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