Papagena

pah-pah-GAY-nah4 syllables

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A character from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'. (German)

What does Papagena mean?

German: A character from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'.. Papagena is a character from Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute', known for her playful and charming nature.

Is Papagena a good dog name?

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

Papagena in the Pets in the City community

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

Music

Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Papagena!

As Papagena settles in for nap time, the other pups whisper, "Do you think she’ll sing lullabies or just dream of chasing squeaky toys in concert?"

Names similar to Papagena

Giocoso — Meaning 'joyful' or 'playful' in Italian music terminology.Beatle — Associated with the famous music band The Beatles.Beebop — A playful term often associated with music and dance.Bongo — A lively, rhythmic drum.Drummer — A person who plays the drums; rhythmic and lively.Fiddle — A stringed musical instrument, often associated with folk music.Forró — A lively Brazilian music and dance style.Rumba — A lively dance originating from Cuba.

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