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Shakes

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Uncontrollable trembling.

Related Names

Shivers.

Famous Usage

William Shakespeare - often nicknamed 'Shakes' by literary enthusiasts.

Screen Details

Shakes the Clown - title character in the 1991 dark comedy film starring Bobcat Goldthwait. 'Shakes' appears as a nickname in various TV shows and movies, often for characters who are either nervous (constantly shaking) or talented at making milkshakes. The animated series 'The Critic' featured a Shakespeare-themed fast food restaurant called 'Shakes-speare'.

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