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Pipkin

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Size
Small

Meaning

From Phillip: horse-loving - for the small pet.

Related Names

Pip, Pippa, Pipsqueak.

Famous Usage

Pipkin - a character in Richard Adams' novel 'Watership Down', a young and nervous rabbit who becomes braver throughout the story.

Screen Details

Pipkin appears in both the 1978 animated film and 1999-2001 TV series adaptation of 'Watership Down'. Also featured in the 2018 Netflix/BBC miniseries adaptation voiced by Chandler Riggs.

Personality Plus

Sweet, gentle, and slightly timid - perfect for a small or delicate pet who forms strong bonds with their family. Suits pets who are initially shy but grow in confidence with love and care.

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