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Dakota

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Friend, ally.

Related Names

Kota, Cody, Dash.

Famous Usage

State; USA.

Screen Details

Dakota Fanning - acclaimed actress who started as a child star in films like 'I Am Sam' and 'War of the Worlds'. Dakota Johnson - actress famous for starring in the Fifty Shades of Grey series. The name features in the 1995 film 'Mad Love', where Drew Barrymore's character is named Dakota. Also appears in the animated film 'Brother Bear' as a female mammoth.

Personality Plus

Independent, adventurous, and free-spirited - perfect for a pet with a wild streak and natural confidence. The name's Native American origins suggest strength and connection to nature.

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