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Shady

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Situated in or full of shade; a person who sings - for a pet with a calm and enigmatic personality.

Related Names

Shadow, Shade.

Famous Usage

Eminem's alter ego 'Slim Shady', bringing the name into mainstream popularity in the late 1990s.

Screen Details

The hit song and album 'The Real Slim Shady' by Eminem became a cultural phenomenon. The animated series 'Grizzly Tales' featured a character called Shady. The term also appears in various noir films and detective stories as a character descriptor.

Personality Plus

Mysterious, clever, and slightly mischievous - perfect for pets with a playful, enigmatic personality who like to find hidden spots or prefer staying in darker, cooler areas.

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