Think about it. These names are like tiny stories. “Dasher” sounds fast and bold. “Prancer” is clearly the elegant one with perfect form. “Vixen” is sassy and smart. Every one of them has a personality, which is remarkable for an animal that’s technically a tool of logistics.
And let’s not forget—these reindeer fly. They fly at the speed of joy. They eat magical lichen and probably gossip about Santa’s cookie preferences. (“He always leaves the raisin ones. Ugh.”)