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Slinky Malinky

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat
Colour
Black

Meaning

A cat from Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary children's stories.

Related Names

Slinky.

Famous Usage

Slinky Malinky - main character in Lynley Dodd's beloved children's book series.

Screen Details

Slinky Malinky appears in multiple animated adaptations of the book series, featuring the adventures of a mischievous black cat. The character has become particularly popular in New Zealand and Australia as part of children's television programming.

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