Dunedin (disambiguation) facts for kids

Dunedin is a cool city in the South Island of New Zealand. It's the second-biggest city there!

Dunedin can also mean a few other things. Let's explore them!

What Does Dunedin Mean?

The name "Dunedin" comes from the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, which is Dùn Èideann. So, it's like a little piece of Scotland in New Zealand!

Places Called Dunedin

Besides the city in New Zealand, you can find other places named Dunedin around the world:

• Dunedin, Ontario, a small place in Canada.
• Dunedin, Florida, a sunny city in the United States.

Other Interesting Dunedins

• Dunedin River: This is a river located in British Columbia, Canada.
• Dunedin Consort: This is a group of singers and musicians based in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were formed in 1996 and perform beautiful choral music.
• HMS Dunedin (D93): This was a light cruiser ship used by the Royal Navy during World War II.
• Dunedin (ship): This was a very important ship! It was the first commercial ship ever to have special refrigeration equipment. This meant it could carry frozen meat and other foods across long distances without them spoiling.

Dunedin in Stories

• Dúnedain: If you're a fan of J. R. R. Tolkien's books, like The Lord of the Rings, you might know about the Dúnedain. They are a special group of humans in his fantasy world.
• Duneedon: This is a fun character from an old children's TV show called Read All About It!. He was also known as Don Edon.