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What is a group of dolphins called?
A pod
of dolphins
a poda schoola herd
| Animal | Dolphins |
| Category | Sea & Fish |
| Collective noun | Pod, School, Herd |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 Pods can join into “superpods” of hundreds or even thousands of dolphins.
FAQ
What is a group of dolphins called?
A group of dolphins is called a pod. Other accepted terms include a school, a herd.
Are there other names for a group of dolphins?
Yes — besides a “pod,” you may see “school”, “herd”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby dolphin called?
A baby dolphin is called a calf.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”