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Wicket

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A term used in sports, especially cricket, referring to the stumps and bails. (English)

What does Wicket mean?

English: A term used in sports, especially cricket, referring to the stumps and bails.. Wicket is a term commonly used in cricket to refer to the set of stumps and bails, as well as a term for getting a batsman out.

Is Wicket a good dog name?

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

Wicket in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #122 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Wicket suit?

Funny
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Wicket!

As Wicket checks in, the other pups wonder if he’s plotting to outsmart the treat dispenser with his innocent look. Little do they know, he's just here for the belly rubs!

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