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Joy

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

From Joyce - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Related Names

Joyce, Joyous.

Famous Usage

Joy Division - influential post-punk band; Joy Behar - comedian and co-host of 'The View'.

Screen Details

Joy from Pixar's 'Inside Out' - the emotion character who represents happiness. Joy Adamson - portrayed by Virginia McKenna in 'Born Free'. Joy in NBC's sitcom 'My Name is Earl' played by Jaime Pressly.

Personality Plus

Bright, cheerful, and energetic - perfect for an upbeat pet who brings happiness to everyone around them. Suits an animal with a bouncy, positive nature.

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