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Iolanthe

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Violet flower.

Related Names

Yolanda, Yolanthe.

Famous Usage

Iolanthe was the name of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera.

Screen Details

Most notably appears as the title character in Gilbert and Sullivan's 1882 comic opera 'Iolanthe, or The Peer and the Peri', a satirical fairy tale about a shepherd who falls in love with a fairy. The name has appeared in a few fantasy novels but is rarely used in mainstream media.

Personality Plus

Elegant, ethereal, and graceful - perfect for a pet with a delicate, fairy-like presence and regal bearing. Suits a pet who carries themselves with dignity but has a magical, whimsical side.

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