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Jumbo

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Size
Large

Meaning

Unusually large (person, animal or thing).

Related Names

Jumba, J.J., Big Boy.

Famous Usage

Jumbo the elephant - P.T. Barnum's famous circus elephant from the 1880s who set the standard for using 'jumbo' to mean something very large.

Screen Details

Dumbo's mentor Timothy Q. Mouse calls him 'Jumbo Jr'. in Disney's Dumbo (1941). Also featured in 'Jumbo' (1962) - a musical film starring Doris Day. The animated series 'Dumbo's Circus' (1985) references the original Jumbo story.

Personality Plus

Large-hearted, gentle, and impressive - perfect for bigger pets who are sweet-natured gentle giants despite their size.

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