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Scruff

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

The back of the neck; shabby, untidy or dirty - a playful and fun name, for a loveable pet that is a bit rough around the edges.

Related Names

Scruffy, Scruffles.

Famous Usage

Scruff McGruff - the Crime Dog mascot who taught children about crime prevention in the 1980s.

Screen Details

Scruffy, the janitor from 'Futurama'. Disney's 'Lady and the Tramp' featured a scruffy-looking mutt as the main character. Scruffy in 'The Ghost and Mr. Chicken' was Don Knotts' canine companion.

Personality Plus

Perfect for pets with a dishevelled, unkempt appearance but a heart of gold - suits free-spirited, playful animals who aren't afraid to get messy and have fun.

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