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Lynx

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Cat
Colour
Black

Meaning

A North American wild cat with soft thick fur and a short black tipped tail.

Related Names

Link, Lyn, Linc.

Famous Usage

The Lynx is a title character in the Nintendo game franchise Fire Emblem; a popular name for characters in fantasy novels.

Screen Details

Featured in Disney's 'Brother Bear' as one of the animal characters. Appears in the TV series 'His Dark Materials' as a daemon. The animated series 'ThunderCats' features a race of cat-like humanoids based on lynxes.

Personality Plus

Independent, mysterious, and graceful - perfect for a pet with an elegant bearing and keen observational skills. Suits animals with a wild spirit and watchful nature.

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