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Scarecrow

SKAIR-kroh3 syllables
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A figure used to deter birds from crops, often depicted in folklore. (Modern)

What does Scarecrow mean?

Modern: A figure used to deter birds from crops, often depicted in folklore.. A scarecrow is a figure made to resemble a human, placed in fields to deter birds from eating crops, often associated with rural folklore.

Is Scarecrow a good dog name?

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

Scarecrow in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Scarecrow

When Scarecrow checked in, we thought he'd be a silly pup—turns out he’s the one organizing our playdates like a pro! Who knew a name like that meant business?

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