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Hamish

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Scottish equivalent of Jacob - to fill the place of another, protected by God.

Related Names

James.

Famous Usage

Braveheart's red-haired friend.

Screen Details

Hamish Macbeth - lead character in BBC TV series played by Robert Carlyle. Hamish Linklater - actor known for 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' and 'Midnight Mass'. Hamish Bowles - editor-at-large for Vogue magazine.

Personality Plus

Distinguished, independent, and strong-willed - ideal for a pet with Scottish heritage or a dignified, determined character who knows their own mind.

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