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Dumpling

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Size
Small

Meaning

A small savoury ball of dough that's boiled, fried, or baked - cute and round, fitting for a pet with a cuddly nature.

Related Names

Dumpy, Dimsum, Dumpster.

Famous Usage

Dumpling the hamster - mascot of popular food blog 'Cooking With Dog'.

Screen Details

The Pixar animated short film 'Bao' (2018) featuring a dumpling that comes to life. Mrs. Dumpling is a character in the children's book series 'Dim Sum Warriors'. In the movie 'Kung Fu Panda', dumplings are Po's favourite food and symbolize comfort and home.

Personality Plus

Round, cuddly, and sweet - perfect for a plump, affectionate pet who loves to snuggle and brings comfort like a warm bowl of soup. Ideal for pets with soft, squishy features or roly-poly personalities.

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