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Puss

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Cat

Meaning

A cat, often associated with wisdom and cleverness.

Related Names

Puss Puss, Pusska, Pussy.

Famous Usage

Puss in Boots - from fairy tale folklore.

Screen Details

Most famously portrayed in the Shrek franchise as Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas). The character became so popular it spawned its own spin-off movies including 'Puss in Boots' (2011) and 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' (2022). Also appears in Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale 'Puss in Boots' from 1697.

Personality Plus

Clever, charismatic, and cunning - perfect for a cat with swagger and charm. Suits a pet with a bold, adventurous spirit and theatrical personality.

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