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Fala

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Cherokee origin meaning crow - short and sweet name symbolising intelligence and wisdom.

Related Names

Fallon, Falla.

Famous Usage

Name of US President Franklin Roosevelt's (FDR) black Scottish Terrier; Fala has been immortalised, seating at the feet of FDR at his monument in Washington DC, USA.

Screen Details

Fala was famously President Franklin D. Roosevelt's beloved Scottish Terrier who lived in the White House from 1940-1945. The dog became so well-known that he had a movie made about him ('Fala: The President's Dog') and is depicted alongside FDR at his memorial in Washington, D.C.

Personality Plus

Dignified, loyal, and intelligent - perfect for a pet with a stately bearing and devoted nature. Suits animals who carry themselves with a certain grace while maintaining a loving bond with their family.

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