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Ptolemy

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Warlike - great for a pet with a thoughtful demeanour, inspired by the ancient astronomer.

Related Names

Cleopatra.

Famous Usage

Brother of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

Screen Details

Referenced in the 1995 film 'Empire of the Sun'. Also featured as Ptolemy Grey in the 2022 TV series 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey', starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Personality Plus

Regal, intellectual, and dignified - perfect for a sophisticated pet with an aristocratic bearing and keen observational skills. Suited for a wise and distinguished animal who carries themselves with grace.

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