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Odango

oh-DAHN-go3 syllables
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Refers to a Japanese rice dumpling often enjoyed during festivals. (Japanese)

What does Odango mean?

Japanese: Refers to a Japanese rice dumpling often enjoyed during festivals.. Odango refers to a type of Japanese rice dumpling that is traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations in Japan.

Is Odango a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Odango in the Pets in the City community

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

Food-inspired
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Odango

As the dogs settle in for nap time, one whispers, "I can’t wait to meet Odango! With a name like that, I bet they’ll be the fluffiest rice dumpling of the bunch!"

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