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Dickens

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Brave ruler.

Related Names

Dick, Richard.

Famous Usage

English writer Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - one of the most popular novelists of all time.

Screen Details

Charles Dickens - legendary Victorian author of 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Oliver Twist'. The term 'what the dickens' appears in Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', though it predates the author and is unrelated. Little Dickens was a nickname used for small children in the Victorian era.

Personality Plus

Literary and distinguished - perfect for a clever, storytelling pet with old-world charm and a touch of drama. Suits a pet with expressive eyes and theatrical mannerisms.

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