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Gouda

GOW-duh2 syllables
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A type of cheese originating from the Netherlands. (Food)

What does Gouda mean?

Food: A type of cheese originating from the Netherlands.. Gouda is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the Netherlands, named after the city of Gouda.

Is Gouda a good dog name?

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

Gouda in the Pets in the City community

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

Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Gouda’s Daycare Verdict

The other dogs are all wagging, wondering about Gouda. "Do you think he’s refined? Or just cheesy?" one whispers. "Either way, I’m definitely ready to roll with him!"

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