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Ouida

WEE-dah2 syllables
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A name of uncertain origin, often associated with a literary figure. (Modern)

What does Ouida mean?

Modern: A name of uncertain origin, often associated with a literary figure.. Ouida is often linked to the 19th-century English novelist Maria Louise Ramé, who wrote under the pen name Ouida. The name itself has no clear etymology.

Is Ouida a good dog name?

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

Ouida in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Ouida the Toy Expert

I hear Ouida’s arriving today! I bet she’ll dominate the toy box, teaching us all the finer points of squeak manipulation! Watch out, I’m feeling a little woefully unprepared!

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