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Hanako

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Flower child.

Related Names

Hana, Hannah.

Famous Usage

Hanako Muraoka - renowned Japanese translator who translated 'Anne of Green Gables' into Japanese.

Screen Details

Hanako in 'Hanako and Anne' - 2014 Japanese drama series about the life of Hanako Muraoka. Hanako is also a common name in Japanese horror stories, most notably 'Toire no Hanako-san' (Hanako of the Toilet), a popular urban legend featured in various anime and games.

Personality Plus

Elegant, graceful, and gentle - perfect for a refined pet with a sweet and delicate nature. The name suggests a pet with traditional Japanese charm and cultural sophistication.

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