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Rover

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

A wanderer.

Related Names

Roving, Rove.

Famous Usage

Rover the Wanderer - a popular traditional dog name used in British literature and culture.

Screen Details

Featured in children's book 'Rover Gets a Family' (1961). The robotic dog K-9 in 'Doctor Who' was nicknamed Rover in some episodes. Rover appears as a common dog name in numerous classic children's books and comics, symbolizing the adventurous nature of dogs.

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For the dog who roams the neighbourhood wandering around at his own leisure.

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