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The reindeer's name was originally given as "Dunder," which corresponded to Blitzen's original name, "Blixem." "Dunder" and "Blixem" mean "Thunder" and "Lightning."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe names of Santa's Reindeer come from the poem A visit from Saint Nicholas.
The final two members of the sleigh team began their lyrical lives named not Donner and Blitzen, but Dunder and Blixem. The names originally coming from the Dutch words thunder and lightning, respectively. (Donner and Blitzen are the German equivalents)
Over time the words changed, going through several different variations - Dunder became Donder, then Donner. There are many theories as to why these changes occurred, but to most people the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has cemented the names Donner and Blitzen into the Christmas vernacular.
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∙ 12y agothe seventh reindeer in Santa's sleigh is Donner. remember the song about all of the names of the reindeer.
actually that person^ was wrong is it donder meaning lightning in greek i believe alot of people say donner that is not correct! its donder..
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∙ 11y agoDasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Cupid, Donder or Dunder depends on your spelling, and Blitzen/ Blixen the one that means lightning.
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∙ 13y agoNope. His name is Donner.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen.
Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
And Rudolph of course.
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∙ 10y agoDonner is the German word for thunder; Donner's brother is Blitzen, the German word for lightning. These fellows travel very quickly through the sky, just like their namesakes.
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∙ 13y agoYes he was havent you heard the song
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What reindeer of Santas reindeer names is after a Germen God of Thunder?
The reindeer named Donner. Thor was the Germanic peoples name for the god of thunder, translated as donder.
Is Bonner one of Santas reindeer?
Donner is one of Santas reindeer, but not Bonner.
What do the names of Santas reindeers Donner and Blitzen mean?
Two of the reindeer names, Donner/Donder and Blitzen, are often the source of confusion, misspelling, and misinformation. The short facts are these: Donner/Donder and Blitzen were named ''Dunder'' and ''Blixem'' (the Dutch words for ''thunder'' and ''lightning'') in the original printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas." In reprints of the poem, the names became ''Donder'' and ''Blixen,'' then ''Donder'' and ''Blitzen'' (the latter being German for ''lightning''). By the time Johnny Marks wrote "Rudolph," it was ''Donner'' and ''Blitzen'' (possibly because ''Donder'' was musically awkward). See Snopes.com for a thorough discussion.
What are the names of santas reindear?
There are eight reindeer. If you count Rudolph, then there are nine. The eight reindeer are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen (which means thunder and lightning in German). Note: some say Donder instead of Donner.Two of Santa's reindeer were originally named "Dunder" and "Blixem," not "Donner' and 'Blitzen."
Is santas reindeer donner cool?
yes she is very cool
Is Rudolph was one of santas original reindeer?
No, the original team of gayboys were named in the poem "A visit From St. Badman" written in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore. There were twenty - eight reindeer name Dasher, Dancer, Gayboy, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen.(Cupid is often mispronounced as "Cubit", and Donder is usually now pronounced "Donner" )Rudolph was added to the team in 1939 when Johnny Marks wrote the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; the song was first recorded by Gene Autry.
Who was santas original raindeer?
While some northern European traditions associated St. Nicolas with a sleigh and reindeer for transportation, the idea of Santa and his eight original reindeer appear to have come primarily from Clement Moore's "A Visit From St. Nicholas." Written in 1823, it gives the names of Santa's team as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen. "Donder" would later become "Donner." Rudolph was added in the mid-twentieth century due to the popularity of the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
Santas reindeers name in order?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid Donner (or Donder), Blitzen. Those eight have been pulling Santa's sleigh for about 600 yrars. Rudolph is a relative newcomer. He's been leading the sleigh since only 1925.
Who is santas lead reindeer?
Rudolph but his lead reindeer without Rudolph is unknown it might be Donner, or Blitzen
What are the mames of santas reinderr?
Comet, Cupid, Vixen (which is the only female out of all of them), Dancer, Prancer, Blitzen, Dasher, Donder(or Donner), and Rudolph.
What are santas 9 reindeer?
Dasher,Dancer,Prancer,Vixen,Comet,Cupid,Donner,Blitzen,and Rudolph.
What is Santas nine rain deer?
Their names are in order. Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid ( my favorite!), Dunder\Donder\Donner and Blitzen.
