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Raffles

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Abundance; a lottery where you win prizes by drawing.

Related Names

Raff, Rafferty.

Famous Usage

British colonial Sir Stamford Raffles (1781-1826).

Screen Details

Raffles Hotel in Singapore, made famous in literature and film. A.J. Raffles, the gentlemen thief character created by E.W. Hornung, appeared in numerous books and TV adaptations including the 1939 film 'Raffles' starring David Niven. The name was also used for a butler character in BBC's 'Right Ho, Jeeves'.

Personality Plus

Sophisticated, elegant, and slightly mischievous - perfect for a refined pet with a playful and adventurous streak. Suits pets with an aristocratic bearing who also know how to charm.

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