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Wink

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A quick closing and opening of one eye. (English)

What does Wink mean?

English: A quick closing and opening of one eye.. The term 'wink' refers to a brief closing of one eye, often used as a signal or gesture. It is derived from the Old English 'wincian', meaning to close the eyes briefly.

Is Wink a good dog name?

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

Wink in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Wink's Arrival

When Wink checked in, the other dogs whispered, 'I hope he doesn’t play hide and seek—he might just wink out of existence!'

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