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Shakespeare

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Someone who is skilled in wielding a spear - a literary and dramatic name.

Related Names

Shakes, Speare, William.

Famous Usage

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) - considered the English language's greatest playwright.

Screen Details

Featured as a significant character in 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998). Character name in the TV series 'Doctor Who' episode 'The Shakespeare Code'. Referenced in numerous films and shows including 'Dead Poets Society' and 'Something Rotten!'.

Personality Plus

Sophisticated, dramatic, and eloquent - perfect for a theatrical pet who commands attention and expresses themselves dramatically. Suits an intelligent, expressive animal with a flair for the dramatic.

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