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Pug

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

From Latin (pugnus), meaning fist; a breed of dog with broad, flat nose and wrinkled face.

Related Names

Pugsley, Puggy.

Famous Usage

Frank the Pug - the alien character from Men in Black series.

Screen Details

Doug the Pug - social media celebrity with millions of followers. Percy Pug from 'Pocahontas'. Pug from 'The Secret Life of Pets'.

Personality Plus

Charming, comical, and affectionate - perfect for a pet with a wrinkly face and playful personality who loves to make people smile.

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