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Hoover

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Size
Large

Meaning

A large measure of land; a vacuum cleaner (slang).

Related Names

Herbert (as in President Herbert Hoover).

Famous Usage

Herbert Clark Hoover.

Screen Details

Eddie Hoover - recurring character in TV series 'Fargo'. J. Edgar Hoover - while not fictional, frequently portrayed in films like 'J. Edgar' and 'Public Enemies'. The name often appears as a vacuum cleaner reference in comedies, like in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'.

Personality Plus

Energetic and thorough - perfect for pets who are always on the move and like to clean up after others. Suits determined animals who are persistent in getting what they want.

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