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Pixel

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Short for picture cell or element on a display screen - for the cat who loves to travel.

Related Names

Pix, Pixie.

Famous Usage

Name of the space and time traveling cat in Robert Heinlein's (1907-1988) 'The Cat Who Walks Through Walls'.

Screen Details

Pixel appears as a cat's name in the novel 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow' by Charles Sheffield. In the movie 'Pixels' (2015), arcade game characters come to life. The term is frequently used in tech-focused shows and movies like 'Tron' and 'Wreck-It Ralph' as part of the digital world.

Personality Plus

Tech-savvy, bright, and quirky - perfect for a modern pet with a playful and clever personality. Suits pets who are curious and energetic, with a hint of digital-age charm.

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