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Hansel

HAN-sel2 syllables
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A character from the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. (Modern)

What does Hansel mean?

Modern: A character from the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.. Hansel is a character from the famous fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel', known for his cleverness and bravery.

Is Hansel a good dog name?

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

Hansel in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hansel 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.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Hansel Takes a Nap

As the dogs at nap time imagined Hansel, they wondered if he’d leave a trail of treats behind him—just in case they needed a snack for their next adventure!

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